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National Lottery changes: Lucky number 59? New balls introduced in major draw overhaul that will 'guarantee more millionaires' | |
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It does not sound like the odds stack up. | It does not sound like the odds stack up. |
But the National Lottery says its draws will soon be more likely to make you a millionaire - despite the introduction of 10 extra balls. | But the National Lottery says its draws will soon be more likely to make you a millionaire - despite the introduction of 10 extra balls. |
From October, Lotto players will have 59 numbers to choose from - up from 49 - in what is being billed as the biggest overhaul of the National Lottery in its 21-year history. | From October, Lotto players will have 59 numbers to choose from - up from 49 - in what is being billed as the biggest overhaul of the National Lottery in its 21-year history. |
The "enhancements" brought in by organisers Camelot include a so-called Millionaire Raffle, guaranteeing at least one millionaire per draw, while the average jackpot of prize money will triple in size. | |
Camelot say that the new minimum number of winners means that players will now have a one-in-10 million chance of winning at least £1 million, compared with the present one-in-14 million chance. | Camelot say that the new minimum number of winners means that players will now have a one-in-10 million chance of winning at least £1 million, compared with the present one-in-14 million chance. |
Players who match two numbers will win a Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw, which Camelot said would create an extra 1.8 million winners a week and increase the overall chance of winning any prize from one in 54 currently to one in 9.3. | Players who match two numbers will win a Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw, which Camelot said would create an extra 1.8 million winners a week and increase the overall chance of winning any prize from one in 54 currently to one in 9.3. |
The cost of playing will remain at £2 a line, and other prizes such as £25 for matching three numbers will also stay the same. | The cost of playing will remain at £2 a line, and other prizes such as £25 for matching three numbers will also stay the same. |
Camelot chief executive Andy Duncan said: "Lotto has enjoyed two years of consecutive growth since we reinvigorated the game in 2013 and has already delivered over £250 million more to good causes than if we had done nothing to change the game. | Camelot chief executive Andy Duncan said: "Lotto has enjoyed two years of consecutive growth since we reinvigorated the game in 2013 and has already delivered over £250 million more to good causes than if we had done nothing to change the game. |
"What we're announcing today - offering players more chances than ever to become a millionaire on Lotto and bigger rolling jackpots - is part of our programme of continuous innovation and builds on Lotto's ongoing success." | "What we're announcing today - offering players more chances than ever to become a millionaire on Lotto and bigger rolling jackpots - is part of our programme of continuous innovation and builds on Lotto's ongoing success." |
Additional reporting by Press Association. | Additional reporting by Press Association. |
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