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Cardinal demands U.K. lottery boycottNews Story
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, leader of Scotland's Roman Catholics, called for a boycott of the UK National Lottery after it was revealed that the National Lottery gave 3.3 million (US$6.3 million) to Brook Advisory Centers and the FPA (Family Planning Association) both of which support abortions as a means of family planning.A total of 17 awards worth 1.7 million (US$3.3 million) have been made to Brook Advisory Centers and eight grants totaling 1.6 million (US$3.1 million) have gone to the FPA.Ca
Mar 14, 2005, 10:42 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery gives $22.5 million to tsunami appealNews Story
The UK National Lottery today pledged 12 million towards reconstruction projects in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster.The Big Lottery Fund, which distributes lottery cash to good causes, said the money would fund a three-year programme to help rebuild communities and restore local infrastructure.Sir Clive Booth, the chairman of the fund, said the lottery wanted to respond quickly and effectively to public opinion that lottery cash should go to devastated areas.He said: Money is n
Jan 6, 2005, 10:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK raises legal age to play the National Lottery from 16 to 18News Story
Law change goes into effect next year as the government reviews the lottery and gaming industry By Kate Northrop Starting next year, 16- and 17-year-olds will no longer be able to play the National Lottery. In a move to curb the potential development of harmful gambling habits in a rapidly evolving digital age, the UK government announced that they will be raising the legal age to play the lottery to 18. Following a review of gambling laws launched by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, th
Dec 8, 2020, 3:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery
I am trying to work out how to win the UK National Lottery by looking at previous winning numbers in the past 10 drawings, including low numbers, high numbers, odd numbers and even numbers. Has anyone any thoughts on this ?
Oct 18, 2022, 10:48 pm - Lottolive64 - Lottery Discussion Forum

UK National Lottery sees sales dip due to growing economic uncertaintyNews Story
People have been tightening their wallets following COVID-19 restrictions By Kate Northrop The UK National Lottery is taking a financial hit amidst the growing economic uncertainty that is leading players to hang on to spare change that might otherwise be spent on tickets. Last week, the National Lottery announced that it is reporting its best-ever returns to good causes for the second consecutive year, despite seeing a significant dip in ticket sales. For the second year runni
Jul 11, 2022, 12:10 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery raises minimum age to play the lottery to 18News Story
By Kate Northrop In an effort to reduce problem gambling, the National Lottery will be raising the minimum age to play the lottery in the UK from 16 to 18 on Thurs., Apr. 22, 2021. Figures show that over 200,000 16- and 17-year-olds regularly play the lottery or buy scratch-off tickets. This week, they will no longer have access to both online and retail Lottery products in a bid to reduce problem gambling among teens. We're committed to protecting young people from gambling-related ha
Apr 19, 2021, 4:47 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Anonymous UK winner claims £122 million EuroMillions jackpotReply
All UK National Lottery prize money is tax free!
Apr 12, 2021, 9:23 am - dannyct - Lottery News

Massachusetts official warns lottery could become "irrelevant"Reply
I agree. US State Lotteries really need to embrace technology, or they will get left behind. The UK is a perfect example, of how to use technology to adapt to today's society. The British National Lottery has 9 million online subscribers. It raises billions of pounds for community projects across the UK. Every State Governor, should have a look at the UK National Lottery, which is the most successful lottery in the world.
Jun 14, 2018, 1:06 am - dannyct - Lottery News

Lottery becoming a central issue in Alabama governor's raceReply
The UK has one of the most successful lotteries in the world. UK National Lottery players have now raised over 35 billion for Good Causes which breaks down as over 150 lottery grants in every neighbourhood. That s a measure of the huge, life-changing good that The National Lottery does for the UK.
Feb 26, 2018, 11:17 pm - dannyct - Lottery News

It's time the lottery needs to stop releasing a person name and picture when a big win is won!Reply
It would be easier to play the UK National Lottery. Plus all prizes in the UK National Lottery are tax free!
Feb 12, 2015, 8:57 am - myturn - Lottery Discussion Forum