THE NATIONAL Lottery app went down for hundreds of customers yesterday as they rushed to check results and purchase tickets.
According to DownDetector over 1,000 users were unable to login to the National Lottery app on Saturday.
As of 8am today reports have dropped to around 100 with many still experiencing issues.
One user took to Twitter yesterday to moan saying: “The app won’t load for me or my husband on different devices – problem @TNLUK?”
It comes as one lucky Brit has scooped Saturday’s huge £11.6 million jackpot.
The winning numbers were 11, 14, 20, 35, 41 and 46 with the bonus number being 02.
Read our National Lottery blog below for the latest news and updates…
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What message to customers get when trying to access the app?
For the past three days, many customers have received this message when they try to access the app.
The app can normally be used to access tickets and past results.
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National Lottery aware ‘that a small number of players are having difficulty loading the App and Website’
A National Lottery spokesperson has said: “We are aware that a small number of players are having difficulty loading our App and Website at the moment.
“Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and rest assured that this matter is being investigated.”
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What draws are on tonight?
The Set For Life draw returns this evening.
Players have the opportunity to win £10,000 a month for 30 years.
Results will be announced just after 8pm tonight.
Good luck!
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Reports of issues begin to rise
Reports of issues with the National Lottery app have started to rise on DownDetector for the THIRD day.
Hundreds had issues accessing the app yesterday resulting in the National Lottery apologising to customers.
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Lucky Brit scoops incredible £11.6million National Lottery jackpot
A lucky Brit as scooped an incredible £11.6million jackpot in Saturday’s National Lottery.
The ticket holder bagged the prize following the draw at the weekend.
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I won lottery as a teen but lost it all
A man who won the lottery as a teen before blowing millions on holidays, hookers and cocaine parties has revealed he prefers working a regular job to living the high life.
Mickey Carroll, 40, dubbed the “Lotto Lout”, was a bin man before he scooped £9,736,131 on the lottery in November 2002, age 19.
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What is a rollover?
Rollovers help increase the size of a jackpot, as ticket sales and funds from the previous draw are added to the value of the top prize.
As the advertised prize rises, more people tend to buy tickets as they hope for a huge win. Playing for the same amount week after week won’t create the same amount of excitement – or ticket sales – as a rapidly-growing jackpot.
Lotto has a rollover limit rather than a jackpot cap, ensuring that the top prize is won on a regular basis. The jackpot is only permitted to roll over five times in a row and it must then be won in the next draw.
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Top ten easiest lotteries
- FranceLoto – odds 1:5.99
- Swedish Lottery – odds 1:7
- Oz Lotto – odds 1:8
- Polish Mini Lotto – odds 1:8.5
- UK National Lottery – odds 1:9.3
- Spanish Lotto – odds 1:10
- Austria Lotto – odds 1:12
- Irish Lotto – odds 1:13
- Mega Millions Lottery – odds 1:24
- Powerball Lotto – odds 1:24.87
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What happens to unclaimed EuroMillions prize money?
If no UK players come forward within 180 days then the prize money, plus all the interest it has generated while it is held in trust, goes to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.
The National Lottery have said: “Our players change the lives of individuals as well as communities by raising, on average, over £33 million for National Lottery-funded projects every week.”
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Top tips for playing the lottery
Have you ever wondered the secrets to winning big in the lottery?
Is it pure luck or is there a system to it…?
- Avoid computer picks. It lowers your odds of winning.
- On scratchcards, try buying 10 of one ticket instead of several different tickets.
- Mix up your numbers.
- Even it out – Don’t pick all odd or all even numbers.
- Split from the crowd, so don’t play patterns.
- Apparently, you should avoid anniversaries, birthday’s and dates.
- Avoid playing winning numbers that have been drawn before, because every combination has a chance of coming up once every half a million drawings.
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National Lottery weekly timetable
Here’s a timetable for all UK lottery games including Lotto, EuroMillions and Set For Life.There is a draw six nights a week.It should be noted that there are no draws on Sundays.
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Users take to social media to vent frustration
National Lottery players have rushed to social media to vent their frustration this evening after the app went down for the second time.
One player said: “Had to go on web browser to play app isn’t working.”
A second moaned: “Yet again app not working!”
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What happens to unclaimed EuroMillions prize money?
If no UK players come forward within 180 days then the prize money, plus all the interest it has generated while it is held in trust, goes to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.
The National Lottery have said: “Our players change the lives of individuals as well as communities by raising, on average, over £33 million for National Lottery-funded projects every week.”
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Remember to gamble responsibly
The National Lottery operate a ‘Healthy Play’ policy and monitor behavioural patterns in players.
The National Lottery released the following statement, “We know that extraordinary things happen when lots of people play a little. We’re proud to say that around 60% of UK adults enjoy our games, so encouraging healthy play is at the heart of everything we do. The way we design our games and tools helps put you in control of your play.
“To keep players safe online, we use an in-house behavioural analytics model. This identifies at-risk players, enabling us to support them through targeted interventions.”
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National Lottery aware ‘that a small number of players are having difficulty loading the App and Website’
A National Lottery spokesperson has said: “We are aware that a small number of players are having difficulty loading our App and Website at the moment.
“Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and rest assured that this matter is being investigated.”
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Top ten easiest lotteries
- FranceLoto – odds 1:5.99
- Swedish Lottery – odds 1:7
- Oz Lotto – odds 1:8
- Polish Mini Lotto – odds 1:8.5
- UK National Lottery – odds 1:9.3
- Spanish Lotto – odds 1:10
- Austria Lotto – odds 1:12
- Irish Lotto – odds 1:13
- Mega Millions Lottery – odds 1:24
- Powerball Lotto – odds 1:24.87
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What is a rollover?
Rollovers help increase the size of a jackpot, as ticket sales and funds from the previous draw are added to the value of the top prize.
As the advertised prize rises, more people tend to buy tickets as they hope for a huge win. Playing for the same amount week after week won’t create the same amount of excitement – or ticket sales – as a rapidly-growing jackpot.
Lotto has a rollover limit rather than a jackpot cap, ensuring that the top prize is won on a regular basis. The jackpot is only permitted to roll over five times in a row and it must then be won in the next draw.
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Yesterday’s Lotto results
The National Lottery results for July 22.
11, 14, 20, 35, 41, 46 and the bonus ball is 02
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How to collect your lottery winnings
Usually, if you played online, the money will be paid directly into your National Lottery account.
For the most part you can also claim your prize from a designated post office, regional National Lottery centre, or by post. You may have to complete a claim form and provide ID.
For winnings of £50,000 and over, you should call the National Lottery to arrange for your claim to be processed in person.
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Where is best to check numbers
You can find all winning numbers here on our blog.
Once you have entered the draw make sure to tune in here and we will bring you the results as soon as they come in.
You can also view results for all the latest draws on the National Lottery website.
As well as winning numbers for the last game, you can also view historical results going back six months.
It will give you the option to view results for:
- Lotto
- EuroMillions
- Thunderball
- Lotto Hotpicks
- EuroMillions Hotpicks
- Set For Life
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What issues are people facing?
According to DownDetector around 60% of issues are with the app.
Users have complained on social media with many unable to login to their accounts.
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National Lottery app down again
The National Lottery app has gone down again as hundreds attempt to check the Lotto results.
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Lucky Brit scoops incredible £11.6million National Lottery jackpot
A lucky Brit as scooped an incredible £11.6million jackpot in last night’s National Lottery.
The ticket holder bagged the prize following the draw on Saturday night.
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Where is best to check numbers
You can find all winning numbers here on our blog.
Once you have entered the draw make sure to tune in here and we will bring you the results as soon as they come in.
You can also view results for all the latest draws on the National Lottery website.
As well as winning numbers for the last game, you can also view historical results going back six months.
It will give you the option to view results for:
- Lotto
- EuroMillions
- Thunderball
- Lotto Hotpicks
- EuroMillions Hotpicks
- Set For Life
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Winning Thunderball numbers
The winning numbers in last night’s Thunderball were: 31, 22, 5, 9, 29, the Thunderball is 7.
This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk
