National Lottery Announce Major New Rules For November

The National Lottery has announced new rules that will come into effect as of November 2020. The updated rules, according to the organisation, will give players a better chance of scooping big prize money.

These updates will come into play as of the 7th November and will include a 'must-be-won' £20million draw.

Larger prizes will be made available when there is a 'Rolldown'. This occurs when the jackpot has rolled over so many times that the prize has to be won.

Anyone who matches just two numbers during a Rolldown draw will win £5 and a Lucky Dip to play again for free.

A spokesman said:

 "As the operator of The National Lottery, our job at Camelot is to grow sales in a socially-responsible way to ensure that we deliver as much money as possible for Good Causes.

"To help us do that, we regularly review our products to ensure that we’re continuing to offer a balanced and appealing range of distinct games that offers something for everyone.

"The Lotto Rolldown feature has proven popular with our players since it was added in November 2018, with millions of players benefiting from boosted prizes in these Rolldowns.

"But we’re always looking at ways to make our games even better, and one thing that Match 2 winners were regularly telling us was that they wanted a share of the jackpot too.

"So, from Saturday, November 7, when we have a Rolldown, everyone could scoop a share. As well as their free Lucky Dip, Match 2 winners will win £5.

"This update to Lotto will mean that, on average, 1.1 million*players matching two main numbers in a Lotto Rolldown will also experience the excitement of a boosted prize and share of the jackpot."