Play Responsibly, Play For Fun

Know the odds and rules on how Lottery games work; be realistic about your chances of winning.

Before you play, read the Game Rules and know the odds. This will give you all you need to make an informed choice. For more information please visit the our Know the Odds page for a breakdown of how odds work for each game.

Only spend what you can afford to lose. Be clear on your limits before you start to play.

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If you lose money do not spend more money trying to win it back. Chances are you just lose more.

It is more fun if you play socially with family, friends or colleagues.

Playing the Lottery is a form of entertainment and should not be used as an escape from real life.

Stop, clear your head, and ask yourself the question - am I playing responsibly?

Don't play if you are feeling upset or down. Why not call a friend or use the support contacts 'Getting Help' for help and advice.

Although our games have an "odds on winnings" statement, you cannot increase your chances of winning by playing or buying more. For example, a scratch card might state that the odds on winning are 1 in 4. This does not mean that buying four scratch cards will guarantee a win. The prizes are randomly spread throughout an entire game, and winning a prize is purely a matter of luck.