🚀 Big news for lottery lovers! The National Lottery’s operator is celebrating a phenomenal boost in sales, thanks to some jaw-dropping EuroMillions draws that have had all of us dreaming big! 🌟
In the three months leading up to June, sales soared by 14% thanks to the mammoth £208 million EuroMillions jackpot that captured our imaginations. On June 6th, The National Lottery was selling a staggering 18,600 tickets a minute! 😲
The recent EuroMillions series turned into a legend, lasting over 10 weeks and setting records with more than £550 million in UK sales. Plus, it raised a whopping £190 million for good causes. 🎉 The winning streak wrapped up with one lucky person in Ireland bagging the massive jackpot!
Allwyn, the lottery operator, revealed that the buzz even sparked a surge in online instant-win games. Over the entire half-year, though, UK earnings took a slight dip, despite revenues climbing by 7%. But fear not – tech upgrades are here to shake things up! ⚡
Allwyn just rolled out the biggest tech revamp in The National Lottery’s 31-year history, updating gaming and retail systems to deliver faster and better experiences. This includes launching new Wave lottery terminals in stores, ensuring smoother transactions for players and retailers. 📲
CEO Robert Chvatal expressed excitement over hitting this key milestone, with over 30 new systems now live. Despite initial delays, the group remains determined to double contributions to good causes during their 10-year plan. 💪
Stay tuned for more thrilling innovations from The National Lottery as they plan exciting new games, and let’s continue dreaming big! 🌠🍀