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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?

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?

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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.

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.

Get lottery tickets online with direct debit

There is little doubt that this new world we live in is heading towards a cashless society. Whether you want to order food, takeaways, music, movies or play your favourite lottery draw, are all available with a simple mouse click or swipe of your fingertip.

Online lottery pools - what you need to know

We've all seen someone winning one of those mega lottery jackpots, cashing in hundreds of millions of pounds. If you've ever thought that you'd be happy if you could just have a fraction of that amount a UK online lottery pool might be for you. However, lottery pools require vigilance and there are some important things you should know before joining one.

Online scratchcards & Instant Win games

Online instant scratchcards are an excellent way to play an Instant Win game. They are based on traditional scratchcards, with long-established themes and games that are recognised and loved by millions of people.

The society benefitting from funds raised 1-22 January 2025 is SNE Health CIC T/A HL Scotland after which it will be The Health Lottery Foundation.

The Health Lottery operates on behalf of 6 Community Interest Companies (CICs), managing 6 society lotteries that operate in 12 geographical regions across Great Britain. These exist to help tackle health inequalities in their respective areas. People’s Health Trust (PHT) is an independent charity that assesses grant applications and award funding across the 12 regions. Read about some of the good causes HERE. For information regarding all funded projects or to submit a grant application visit PHT HERE. 20.34% of every lottery draw ticket and online scratchcard purchased is donated to good causes. 36.02% is spent on prizes. 43.64% is spent expenses (actual expenses exceed this figure). Our average annual proceeds from lotteries are £12.5m. 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. Each of the 6 society lotteries is licensed by the Gambling Commission.