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Gemma Jones

Asda store hit with National Lottery ban after boy, 7, bought scratchcard

Lottery operators Camelot have been forced to take action after a scratchcard blunder in an Asda store.

The Asda store in question has been suspended from selling lottery tickets after a 7-year-old boy bought a scratchcard - despite being 11 years below the legal age limit.

Ronnie Retallick was allowed to purchase the ticket while visiting a branch in Folkestone. The minimum legal age to buy National Lottery products is 18.

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