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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Bethan Shufflebotham & Milly Vincent

Wilko axes favourite item in every store effective immediately

Shoppers will no longer be able to try their luck at the tills at Wilko after the high street chain confirmed it's stopped selling lottery tickets in 2023. The retailer has announced it'll no longer sell National Lottery tickets and scratch cards going into 2023.

Following signs appearing in stores to spread the message, the retailer has said it "would require a significant investment" to continue the service which "isn't a priority", Birmingham Live reports.

The last day to buy lottery tickets and scratch cards at Wilko was on New Years Eve (December 31). The firm said that the decision was a "smart choice" for the business.

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