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Charity lotteries in the UK - which is the right one for you?

Lotteries could be called the original form of crowdfunding. They have been enjoyed all around the world for centuries, raising money to fund and support good causes.  

Euromillions Statistics vs The Health Lottery & How Many People Play Euromillions?

Playing the lottery can be a lot of fun, and with so many different options and different places to play online, it can be hard to decide which one is best for you.  Today we will be comparing two fan favourites side by side. Let’s dive into their cost, number of players, jackpots and more.

People who won the lottery and changed their luck

Do you believe in luck? Some people see luck as just a figure of speech to refer to a particularly good or bad turn of events, whereas others have strong beliefs around the force of fortune, and the ability to influence it with lucky charms while trying to avoid ill omens.

Do you pay taxes on lottery and scratch card wins?

We often get asked about the tax implications on lottery winnings and whether HMRC want a piece of the pie.

How to pick lottery numbers: does astrology really work?

Astrology has been used for centuries to divine secrets, but can it really tell you how to pick lottery numbers, or when and where to buy your lottery tickets?

Online Lottery Syndicates: Join a Lottery Syndicate with The Health Lottery

Lottery syndicates are a great way to play a lottery. With so many big jackpots on offer, it's easy to understand why some players prefer syndicates. 

Common lottery myths debunked

There’s a little magic involved in winning the lottery. As with anything that captures the imagination, the lottery is surrounded by myths. These myths spread, eventually affecting the way society perceives the lottery. Which statements are facts and which are common misconceptions?

5 steps to avoid lottery scams

Scams have become an unfortunate fact of life. Whether by email, text message, phone call, or social media message, it’s become very easy for scammers to contact lots of people at once. Lottery prizes are one lure which are sometimes used to attempt to find potential victims for scams, so we’ve pulled together a handy guide to avoiding lottery scams to help you keep safe while you play.

6 Best Movies About Winning the Lottery: Lottery Winner Movies

The lottery captures our imaginations. Winning a jackpot - and deciding how to spend it - makes a fascinating film plot. We've listed the all-time best movies about winning the lottery, so you can feel the thrill of picking a winning ticket (that is, until it really happens to you). 

The Health Lottery operates on behalf of The Health Lottery Foundation, PO BOX 8109, Daventry, NN11 1JA. Promoter: Delva Patman.

The Health Lottery Foundation exists to raise funds in support of health-related causes throughout Great Britain. It receives and assesses grant applications and awards funding across GB. For information on good causes and to apply for a grant click HERE. 20% of every lottery draw ticket and online scratchcard purchased goes towards good causes. Across all games, 34% is spent on prizes and 46% is spent on expenses (actual expenses exceed this figure). Our average annual proceeds from lotteries are £14.5m. The odds of winning The Big Win jackpot are 1 in 2.1m and the odds of winning any Big Win prize is 1 in 9.7. The odds of winning the All or Nothing jackpot is 1 in 1.35m and the odds of winning any All or Nothing prize is 1 in 4.5. The odds of winning a QuickWin jackpot is 1 in 2.1m and the odds of winning any QuickWin prize is 1 in 6. All winning lottery numbers are selected using an approved random number generator (RNG). Click on the links below for full T&Cs and FAQs for each of our games.

Please help us to support vital health causes in your community. The Health Lottery Foundation is licensed by the Gambling Commission.