Lottery Guides

Whether you bet on the same numbers every week or only flutter when there's a big jackpot, with our Lottery Guides, you'll learn everything from which lottery to play to how to remain anonymous if you win. Remember – you've got to be in it to win it.

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By Katie Thompson/ Aug 10, 2021, 12:11 PM
By Katie Thompson/ Aug 10, 2021, 12:11 PM

Where Does Lottery Money Come From?

With millions of pounds awarded to lucky players every week, where exactly does lottery money come from?
By Amy McDonnell/ Aug 9, 2021, 10:32 AM
By Amy McDonnell/ Aug 9, 2021, 10:32 AM

Which UK Lottery Is The Easiest To Win?

We’ve done the hard work for you and broken down the most popular lotteries to help you decide which one is the easiest for you to win.

By Max Wright/ Nov 29, 2019, 3:00 PM
By Max Wright/ Nov 29, 2019, 3:00 PM

How do Premium Bonds work?

You might have heard the term Premium Bonds before, but what are they and how can you get involved?
By Max Wright/ Nov 28, 2019, 9:00 AM
By Max Wright/ Nov 28, 2019, 9:00 AM

How does a lottery rollover work?

A lottery rollover really gets people talking, but what is it and how does it affect your chances of winning?
By Max Wright/ Nov 14, 2019, 9:54 AM
By Max Wright/ Nov 14, 2019, 9:54 AM

Why should you play bingo instead of the UK lottery?

Bingo and the UK lottery are more similar than you think, but what makes bingo more attractive?
By Tracy Doyle/ Aug 30, 2018, 8:00 AM
By Tracy Doyle/ Aug 30, 2018, 8:00 AM

Times People Tried To Cheat The Lottery

The lottery is meant to be a game of chance, but here are three cases where the odds were manipulated to be in their favour.
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:45 PM
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:45 PM

Are Lottery Numbers Random?

While some believe that lottery numbers can be predicted, others believe that lottery numbers may not be totally random.
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:37 PM
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:37 PM

Are Lottery Winnings Taxed?

Just like anything to do with taxes, the answer isn't quite as straight forward as we'd like. Read to find out more.
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:28 PM
By Katie Thompson/ Jul 25, 2018, 3:28 PM

Can Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous?

Some winners enjoy the spotlight, but discover whether it's possible to keep your win a secret and protect your anonymity.

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