The Latest Breaking News from Good Causes

National Lottery website and apps to shut down for 24 hours – here’s when

The national-lottery.co.uk site, as well as the game’s apps, will pause in order to make way for a major upgrade

The Independent UK · Jan 19

National Lottery website and apps to go offline for 24 hours for major upgrade

The national-lottery.co.uk site, as well as the game’s iOS and Android apps, will pause between 11pm on January 24 until the end of January 25.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

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 the highest ever UK sales of more than £550 million, Allwyn said.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Lotto results Ireland: Family-owned shop in Clontarf sells winning €1 million ticket

The Dublin player became the fourth Lotto jackpot winner of the year after winning the huge amount on Saturday night

Dublin Live · Mar 22, 2022

Lottery operator Camelot spends £59.2m of 'good causes' fund on marketing

The amount of cash from the charitable budget 'raided' for promotional funds has tripled in the last three years, with a decision looming on the renewal of their license to run the Lottery

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022