18,600 tickets a minute sold at peak of EuroMillions £208 million jackpot

The most recent run of EuroMillions draws lasting more than 10 weeks generated both the highest ever UK sales of more than £550 million and the biggest ever returns to Good Causes in the history of the game (Allwyn/PA) - (PA Media)

The National Lottery sold 18,600 tickets a minute on June 6 at the peak of the record £208 million EuroMillions jackpot draws, operator Allwyn said.

The most recent run of EuroMillions draws lasting more than 10 weeks generated both the highest ever UK sales of more than £550 million and the biggest ever returns to Good Causes in the history of the game.