FAQs
Can I cancel my Ticket?
If there's a problem with your Ticket you need to return to the Retailer that you bought it from. They'll tell you if and how you can cancel it. You must do this within 2 hours of purchase, and before the store closes or stops selling Tickets for the Draw. If you cancel a Ticket issued by a Till-point Terminal, then you should be aware that some Till-point Terminals will also cancel all other Tickets purchased in the same transaction.
Lucky Dip Tickets can be cancelled if one or more lines are the same, but not if you simply don't like the numbers. There’s more info about cancellations in the Rules. A Lotto Match 2 Prize (Lotto Lucky Dip Ticket) cannot be cancelled.
What if I find a Ticket?
If it's still within the 180 day claim period and you can't return it to its owner, send it to us at Player Services Dept. The National Lottery, PO Box 287, Watford, WD18 9TT. If the owner doesn't come forward, you may (at our discretion) scoop the Prize.
Are winnings tax free?
- You won’t normally be liable for either UK Capital Gains Tax or Income Tax. However, if you win the top prize in Set For Life, the game is designed to ensure that all Jackpot winners will receive a minimum of £10,000 per month (subject to capping), after tax, based on the current tax rules. Winners will be provided with further details.
- Syndicates may be liable for Inheritance Tax, but no liability should arise provided you all enter into a written agreement first.
- Please bear in mind that HM Revenue and Customs (the taxman’s) practices may change. This answer is based on our understanding of the laws as at 12th October 2023.
Where does the money go?
A massive chunk obviously goes towards the great Prizes. But for every ticket sold, a hefty slice also goes to National Lottery Projects – from mending Scout huts to making Olympic Champions. Players like you actually raise an average of over £4Million for good causes every day for these projectsΔ. See our website for more info.
How is this money spent locally?
12 specialist organisations make sure the money goes exactly where it's needed. To date, National Lottery players have helped to raise £47 billion for good causes, with more than 670,000 individual awards made across the UK – the equivalent of around 240 National Lottery grants in every UK postcode district. Right now you could be just a stone’s throw from somewhere that’s benefitted. See our website for more info.
What if I'm not happy about something?
We want to make sure you're happy. So if you're not, tell us on 0370 737 3983 (for the hard of hearing using Minicom call 0370 737 8249) or email complaints@national-lottery.co.uk.
For details of our complaints procedure and what to do if you're still unhappy after our complaints process is complete, please see our website.
ΔOver £4 million raised daily is an average based on figures from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023.
