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The National Lottery EuroMillions draw was launched on 7th February 2004, and nine countries across Europe take part. To play, you select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12. The lottery aims to diversify the immigrant population in the United States, by selecting applicants mostly from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States in the previous five years. To apply for a diversity visa, follow the steps on the Diversity Visa Process on usvisas.state.gov. Once you have completed those steps, review. Lottery winners can spend the digital yuan from Feb 10 to Feb 26 in selected online and physical shops. Over 10,000 businesses are expected to support payments using the currency during the period.

It is possible to play UK lottery games from overseas, but if you've ever thought of buying lottery tickets in another country there are a few things you should be aware of. This page will tell you all you need to know about playing National Lottery games abroad.

Can I Play the UK Lottery Online Abroad?

It is possible to enter UK lotteries online from other countries. However, you will be unable to purchase tickets directly from the National Lottery as you can only access your account from locations within the United Kingdom.

That leaves you with a couple of options: you can either play in advance or you can purchase your entries while you're away through lottery messenger services and betting sites.

Of all the National Lottery's games, EuroMillions is the only one that is played outside the UK, so if you visit one of the other eight participating countries you'll be able to buy tickets from retailers there. You may also be able to play EuroMillions online from Spain or any of the other participating countries through the relevant national lottery website.

Some of the other games featured on National-Lottery.com are available online from locations around the world, so you can play whether you're in the UK or not.

How to play National Lottery games in advance

You can purchase tickets for National Lottery draws up to four weeks in advance, so if you're going on holiday for a short period, the easiest way to play while you're away is to buy your tickets before you go – you can do so online or in-store. If you play online you can also set up a Direct Debit to play on a continuous basis, which is a better option if you're going to be out of the country for more than a month.

Be aware, though, that if you play online through the National Lottery you will be unable to access your account while you're outside the country. That means if you get a notification telling you that you've won, you won't be able to see how much unless you made a note of your numbers and can check the results another way.

When it comes to claiming prizes, you have 180 days from the date of a winning draw to claim, so it can wait until you're back in the country unless you plan on being away for more than six months.

How do lottery messenger services work?

Lottery messenger services, which are also referred to as lottery concierges, purchase tickets on your behalf. You confirm all the usual options online, such as which game to play, which numbers to pick, how many draws to enter, and then an agent of the messenger service purchases a ticket from a retailer, based on your choices.

The ticket details will then be uploaded to your account for you to view at any time. After the draw, you'll be notified if you win a prize and the money will then be paid into your online account. If you're lucky enough to win a big prize, you may be required to travel to collect the prize in person. An agent of the seller will contact you to arrange all this when the time comes.

What are lottery betting sites?

When you play through a lottery betting site, you don't buy a ticket to the draw, like you do through lottery messenger services. Instead, you place a wager on what you think the winning numbers will be. You can still win all the big jackpots that UK lottery games offer. The only difference is that the National Lottery won't be the one paying you out; it will be the betting provider itself that pays you.

Lottery betting sites have insurance policies in place to ensure that all the payouts are guaranteed, even if you hit a big jackpot. The largest amount of money ever won through a betting site went to a player from Berlin, who hit a £79 million jackpot after betting on the multinational Eurojackpot lottery in 2018.

Prizes you win through lottery betting sites will be paid into your online account. If you win a jackpot, the money will be paid directly into your bank account after all the necessary validation and security checks have been completed.

Playing the Lottery Abroad: Your Questions Answered

There's no reason to stop playing your favourite lotteries while you're outside the UK, but if you need any further information about how it all works, check out the answers to these frequently asked questions.

Are all National Lottery games available abroad?

You cannot access the National Lottery website while you're outside the country, so if you have not already bought your tickets you will need to play through lottery messenger services and betting sites. The services and lotteries available will vary depending on the location, but you should be able to play most National Lottery games or close equivalents from many countries around the world.

Can I play from Jersey?

UK National Lottery games are not available in Jersey, which is instead part of the Channel Islands Lottery. To play the National Lottery in Jersey you would need to use lottery messenger services and betting sites, just as you would if you were anywhere else outside the United Kingdom.

Can I play other countries' lotteries while overseas?

A small minority of countries may require you to be a permanent resident in order to play the lottery there, but you should be able to play the lottery in most countries simply by purchasing a ticket from a retailer. Remember, though, that you will need to claim any prizes you win while you're still in the country. Some lottery providers may allow you to claim by post, but it's best to check this first.

I won a lottery prize with a ticket bought on holiday – how do I claim it?

Instructions on how to claim lottery prizes should be listed on the reverse of your ticket. If you're still in the country in which you bought the ticket, just follow the instructions to claim your prize. If the instructions are in a language that you can't read, look for a web address or telephone number that you can use to contact the lottery provider directly.

If you've returned home with a winning ticket, you will need to find out if you can claim by post. Go to the lottery provider's website or contact its customer support to try and find out if that's possible.

What tax do I pay on lottery prizes won abroad?

You are not liable to pay any tax on lottery prizes won in the UK – that means if you live and purchase your entries in the UK.

That may not be the case, however, if you live abroad and play National Lottery games. For example, if you reside overseas and purchase National Lottery tickets while visiting the UK, you will not pay the UK Government any tax on winnings, but you may be liable to pay tax in your country of residence, depending on the tax laws in force there.

The same can be said if you live in the UK but purchase a lottery ticket in another country. The tax laws of the country in which the ticket is purchased will apply, so you may be liable to pay taxes on your winnings.

Do I still get an entry to the UK Millionaire Maker Raffle if I play abroad?

When you play through a lottery betting site you will not get entry to any additional raffles or supplementary draws like the UK Millionaire Maker raffle, as you don't buy a ticket for the draw.

If you buy a ticket through a lottery messenger service you may also get entry to additional raffles, but this depends on the seller's terms and conditions, as well as where the ticket is bought. You should check with the seller before you purchase your tickets.

Whether you've won £1 or £100 million, learn how to claim a lottery win with this handy guide.

Please note: All National Lottery claims must be made within 180 days of the winning draw taking place. The method for claiming a lottery prize depends on how much you've won and whether you bought the winning entry online or in-store. Read on to find out how to pick up your winnings.

How to Claim an Online Lottery Win

All but the biggest prizes will be paid straight into your National Lottery player account. You should receive an email notification about the win, prompting you to log in to your National Lottery account.

The message you receive will not ask you to provide any personal details over email to claim. If you ever get an email that does so, it is almost certainly a scam and you should delete it immediately. Find out more on the Scams page.

Wins of up to £500 will be paid directly into your National Lottery account shortly after the draw takes place. You can then choose to withdraw the money into your bank account or use it to fund future ticket purchases.

You'll need to confirm by 11.00pm on the 180th day of the claim period that the prize should be transferred into your bank account via the debit card associated with your National Lottery account. You can do this by logging in to your account and responding to the message you receive from the National Lottery.

For any prizes from £30,000 to £50,000, you should contact the National Lottery within the claim period to arrange the payment of your prize. You'll need to call during normal opening hours. Prizes will be paid in the form of a cheque.

The biggest prizes must be claimed in person. The first thing to do is call the National Lottery to let them know you have a winning ticket. They will take some details to validate the win over the telephone, and they will then arrange an appointment for you to claim the prize in person.

Lotto's 'Match 2' winners receive a free Lucky Dip into the next draw. You can view your Lucky Dip numbers by logging in to your National Lottery account, where you can also choose whether your free Lucky Dips should be entered into Wednesday draws or Saturday draws in future.

From November 2020, any Match 2 winners in Lotto rolldown draws will also win a £5 prize. Your £5 will be automatically paid into your National Lottery account.

If you play using a Direct Debit, any prizes worth up to and including £50,000 will be paid directly into the bank or building society account the Direct Debit is taken from. Prizes over that amount will need to be claimed in person as per the details above. Don't worry, you'll still be notified by email if you win a prize.

How to Claim if You Played In-Store

If you play in-store, make sure you keep the winning ticket safe, as you'll need it to claim any prizes it wins. You can still claim if your ticket gets lost or damaged, but you only have 30 days from the date of the draw to contact the National Lottery. Go to the Lost Tickets and Damaged Tickets pages to learn more.

You can claim a prize of up to £100 at any authorised National Lottery retailer. You'll either be paid out in cash, or the money will be paid onto your debit card if the service is available.

A win of between £101 and £500 can be claimed from any authorised National Lottery retailer providing they have sufficient funds available – the prize money may also be paid onto your debit card. Alternatively, you can visit a National Lottery-affiliated Post Office to claim your prize, or you can claim by post.

All National Lottery retailers must pay out prizes of up to £100. The only exceptions are those with till-point terminals (where the ticket is printed at the till, rather than the usual lottery terminal) – they must pay out prizes worth up to £50. Some retailers are allowed to pay out prizes worth more than this, but they are not required to.

Over £501 to £50,000

Prizes of this amount can be claimed from Post Offices that offer lottery payouts, or by post. Some retailers on the Isle of Man also pay out prizes of this size. You'll need to present proof of your identity when claiming prizes of this amount. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• Passport
• Photo driving license
• UK birth certificate
• Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) Card
• HM Forces/Police Photo ID Card

For Post Office lottery claims, you'll also need to provide proof of address, such as:

• Bank or building society statement dated within the last three months
• Utility bill, telephone bill, or satellite bill dated within the last three months
• Council Tax statement dated within the last 12 months
• Current Television License

Prizes of £50,000 and above can only be claimed in person. You'll need to contact the National Lottery and provide details of the winning ticket when requested to do so. The National Lottery will then check the details against their records and confirm if they match up. An appointment will then be scheduled for you to claim the prize in person – remember, you'll need to present your ticket for validation at that appointment.

You will also need to complete a Prize Claim Form and provide an acceptable form of ID. The form is quick and easy to complete - you just need to provide a few personal details, such as your name, address and contact number, as well as your bank details and preferred payment method.

How to Claim National Lottery Prizes by Post

Any prize amounts between £100 and £50,000 can be claimed by post. You'll need to send the winning ticket, plus a completed Prize Claim Form for prizes over £5,000, to:

The National Lottery
PO Box 287
Watford
WD18 9TT

Postal claims must be received by the National Lottery before the 180-day claim period expires. The National Lottery does not accept any responsibility for tickets that are lost in the post. If you wish to claim via post, you are advised to use some form of recorded delivery.

Advance Play Prize Claims

The National Lottery allows you to enter up to four weeks' worth of draws at a time. If you purchase an Advance Play entry in-store, you'll receive one ticket with all of your entries on it. You do not, however, need to wait until all the draws on your ticket have taken place before you claim; you can do so at any time up to 180 days after the winning draw.

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Here's what will happen if you claim a prize won on an Advance Play ticket when some of the draws have yet to take place:

• Firstly, you will claim your prize using the methods described on this page, depending on how much you win.
• Your Advance Play ticket will be validated and retained by whoever is processing the claim – the original ticket will not be returned to you.
• An Exchange Ticket will be issued to you instead. This will be the valid ticket for the remaining draws you have entered. You will notice that any draws you entered on the original ticket that have already taken place will not be reprinted on the Exchange Ticket. This is to avoid duplicate prize claims.
• If you win another prize in any of the remaining draws, you can claim it with the Exchange Ticket. This process will be repeated if there are still further draws remaining on your ticket, until your ticket has finished.

Overseas Lottery

If you play in advance online you won't notice any difference in the claim process. When you win, you'll receive a notification prompting you to log in to your account, and you must follow the steps for claiming online prizes outlined on this page.