Information on how to play the different national lottery games and their variations, answers to frequently asked questions plus lots of useful articles for players of any lottery games.
Lotteries - the main lotteries available to UK Lottery Players.
More Lottery Games - some smaller games and some huge overseas lotteries.
Help -
As it says; help and guidance with the games.
Tips - Hints, tips and playing
strategies.
Facts - Facts and definitions to do with the national lottery.
Articles -
Fun, amusing and informative articles for all lottery players.
Social - the Web 2.0 pages, including Facebook, Twitter, RSS and all.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most commonly asked questions regarding the UK National lottery
Can I play from outside the UK?
Can I buy my lottery tickets online?
How can I be sure the lottery draws are not biased?
The ball
sets and machines are tested by independent bodies in order to ensure that
they all operate in a random fashion and that they act in a similar manner.
Statisticians regularly check the draw history and test the data for signs of
bias.
I would like to see the draw myself rather than see it on television.
How do I arrange this?
Should you wish to appear in the audience for one of the National Lottery draws you can contact the BBC Studio Audiences on 0370 901 1227 during office hours (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm).
I bought a ticket for a draw but didn't get given the right numbers.
I didn't realise until after the draw took place. Can I have a refund?
It is the player's responsibility to check their ticket. You have up to two
hours or until the terminals close to obtain a refund or correct your selection
if, for any reason, you have received an incorrect ticket. Obviously, you
cannot claim a refund after the draw has taken place.
How does the Lucky Dip work?
The Lucky Dip facility uses
special software to generate numbers at random and the programs are tested to
make sure they are. As each line is generated independently, on some occasions
one, two, or even more numbers may be repeated on the same ticket.
When I tried to claim a prize, the retailer told me that it couldn't
be paid out. How can I claim my prize now?
The lottery operator will be
able to investigate the matter. You should contact the National Lottery Line on
08459 100 000, where someone will inform you of the procedure to follow.
I am interested in applying for a Lottery funding. Where can I get
more information?
Visit our pages on lottery grants.
I'm a student writing an assignment on the National Lottery. Can you
provide me with any information?
No, sorry, lottery.co.uk can't help
you. Instead, please write to The National Lottery Commission, 2 Monck Street,
London SW1P 2BQ.
How do I apply to sell lottery tickets and scratchcards?
Any
retailer who would like to sell National Lottery tickets should apply in
writing to Camelot's Retailer Selection Manager. You are only likely to be
allowed a franchise if the current retailer(s) in your area experiences
business failure.
