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How to pick lottery numbers: does astrology really work?

Astrology has been used for centuries to divine secrets, but can it really tell you how to pick lottery numbers, or when and where to buy your lottery tickets?

Celebrities' lucky charms

Whether it's a rabbit foot keychain, a favourite undergarment or a shiny penny, most of us have a lucky charm.  That's no less true for your favourite celebrities, actors, musicians and athletes. 

The Health Lottery & Euromillions

Playing the lottery can be a lot of fun, and with so many different options and different places to play online, it can be hard to decide which one is best for you.  Today we will be comparing two fan favourites side by side. Let’s dive into their cost, number of players, jackpots and more.

Summer scratchcards

Summer is upon us, and so are our Summer themed scratchcards! We are going to dive into the top prizes and how to play with some of this season’s hottest picks.

The six best movies about winning the lottery

The lottery captures our imaginations. Winning a jackpot - and deciding how to spend it - makes a fascinating film plot. We've listed the all-time best movies about winning the lottery, so you can feel the thrill of picking a winning ticket (that is, until it really happens to you). 

Cost-effective lottery strategies: joining a lottery syndicate

Lottery syndicates are a great way to play a lottery. With so many big jackpots on offer, it's easy to understand why some players prefer syndicates. 

Where The Health Lottery money goes

Since the launch of The Health Lottery in 2011, over £129 million has been raised for good causes across Great Britain, but where exactly does that money go?

Health focused in October

October is a significant month. Not only is it Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it also holds World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and International Stammering Awareness Day.  We would like to share some important information about each of these, along with some resources to assist anyone in need.

Common methods on how to pick lottery numbers

Great methods on how to pick lottery numbers when playing lotto online, giving you the best chance of winning money.

The current society benefitting from funds raised is EWA Health CIC T/A HL East

The Health Lottery operates on behalf of 6 Community Interest Companies (CICs), managing 6 society lotteries that operate in 12 geographical regions across Great Britain. These exist to help tackle health inequalities in their respective areas. People’s Health Trust (PHT) is an independent charity that assesses grant applications and award funding across the 12 regions. Read about some of the good causes HERE. For information regarding all funded projects or to submit a grant application visit PHT HERE. 20.34% of every lottery draw ticket and online scratchcard purchased is donated to good causes. 36.02% is spent on prizes. 43.64% is spent expenses (actual expenses exceed this figure). Our average annual proceeds from lotteries are £12.5m. The odds of winning The Big Win jackpot are (1 in 2.1m) and the odds of winning any Big Win prize is (1 in 9.7). The odds of winning the All or Nothing jackpot is (1 in 1.35m) and the odds of winning any All or Nothing prize is (1 in 4.5). The odds of winning a QuickWin jackpot is (1 in 2.1m) and the odds of winning any QuickWin prize is (1 in 6). All winning lottery numbers are selected using an approved random number generator (RNG). Click on the links below for full T&Cs and FAQs for each of our games.

Please help us to support vital health causes in your community. Each of the 6 society lotteries is licensed by the Gambling Commission.