UK LOTTO F.A.Q.'s |
How doI play the game?
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| To find out how to play the UK Lotto via USUKLotto.com, please refer to the "How to Play" section. Here you will find all the information relevant to playing in the UK Lotto via USUKLotto.com. |
Do I have to be a UK resident or citizen to play?
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| No you don't - anyone can play, but the rules specify that you have to physically be in the UK to purchase a ticket. USUKLotto.com acts on your behalf as your syndicate manager when purchasing tickets and claiming wins in the UK Lottery. |
Are you an authorised lottery agent ?
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| No we are not - We do not sell or resell lottery
tickets - we simply act as your syndicate manager, and we purchase all our
lottery tickets on behalf of the syndicate from licensed lottery agents. |
What is my guarantee of getting paid ?
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| All payouts are guaranteed. As a member of
your syndicate, we are bound by the agreement outlined in the terms and
conditions of the website to ensure that all syndicate members are paid
their share of the winnings. |
When did the UK LOTTERY start operating ?
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| The UK Lottery started operating on November
14th, 1994. For a history of the winning numbers, please check out the "Winning
Numbers" section. |
What is the deadline for entries via USUKLotto.com?
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| Cut-off time for entries via the USUKLotto.com
website is at 3pm GMT on the day of the draw. Please note that it is the
players responsibility to ensure that tickets required for a particular
draw are ordered before the entry deadline! |
What happens to the Jackpot in the event of a third rollover?
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| If, after four consecutive draws, there is
still no Jackpot winner, then the final jackpot fund is shared out between
those players who matched five of the six main numbers plus the bonus number
in the fourth draw. |
How are the prize pools calculated ?
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A minimum of 45% of each Draw's total sales,
is allocated to the prize pool. All prizes for that draw are paid out of
this pool. Prizes are dsitributed as follows :
Match 3 main numbers : £10 (except when there are insufficient funds
in the pool. Then the available prize fund is divided equally among all
winners).
Match 4 main numbers: 22% of the prize pool.
Match 5 main numbers: 10% of the prize pool.
Match 5 main numbers plus the bonus ball: 16% of the prize pool.
Match 6 main numbers: 52% of the prize pool. (The Jackpot !!!)
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How often do they test the balls?
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| The balls are all regularly tested by the UK
National Weights and Measures Laboratory to ensure that they are all exactly
the same weight. The UK National Weights and Measures Laboratory is the
same governing body that checks and verifies all weights and measures for
retail goods available in UK high street shops. |
How do they load the draw machine?
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| The draw machine has 8 columns, and the draw
manager loads the balls into the machine from the left column across to
the right column. Each column has 6 balls, except the first column which
has 7 balls, the seventh ball being number 49. |
When and how are winners prizes claimed?
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| Small prize claims on behalf on USUKLotto.com
syndicates from registered UK Lotto outlets are generally done as soon as
the system opens again after the draw has taken place by the syndicate manager.
Large prizes are claimed on behalf of USUKLotto.com syndicates on the following
business day after the draw. The longest period between a draw and prize
claim on behalf of a USUKLotto.com syndicate will be no longer than 21 working
days from the date of the draw. |
How and where are winners prizes paid?
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| We will transfer your share of the winnings,
normally in UK POUNDS STERLING, any way, and anywhere, you wish!! Prizes
of under £600 will be automatically credited to your account. Should
your prize be over £600, USUKLotto.com staff will contact you directly
to make the relevant arrangements and possible suggestions as to the payout
and how you can receive it. For large wins, an offshore bank account can
be opened at no charge on your behalf, and, for smaller prizes, subscribers
can be awarded in any foreign currency in cash, via wire transfer or any
other available payment mechanism. |
Who can play Big Game Mega Millions?
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| Anyone can play, but the rules state that you
must be 18 years or older to play Mega Millions or any other U.S. State
Lottery. |
When are Big Game Mega Millions Draws held?
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| The Big Game Mega Millions winning lottery
numbers are drawn each Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. |
Where are Big Game Mega Millions Draws held?
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| Draws are conducted at the studios of WSB-TV,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA. |
Are you an authorised lottery agent ?
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| No we are not - We do not sell or resell lottery
tickets - however, we purchase all our lottery tickets from licensed lottery
agents. |
Can Big Game Mega Millions be played by mail?
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| U.S. federal law prohibits the mailing of lottery
tickets; however, there is no law prohibiting a non-US citizen from playing
or winning any US lottery. |
How can I find out the Latest Jackpot Win in Big Game Mega Millions?
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| You'll find the current Jackpots shown at the
top of every page, and a history of the jackpot wins shown in the winning
numbers page. |
Do I need to live in one of the Big Game Mega Millions States in order to
win?
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| No, residents of ANY state or country can win
Big Game Mega Millions. The only requirement is the prize must be claimed
in the particular State in which the Lottery ticket was purchased. |
How do I claim my prize if I'm playing from outside the U.S.?
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| As the nominated syndicate manager, USUKLotto.com's
services include claiming the prize for you and remitting your prize money
to any bank you nominate, anywhere in the world you may be - unless you
prefer to fly to the United States and collect the prize yourself. |
Why is the cash option different from the advertised Jackpot?
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| The Big Game Mega Millions Jackpot is an estimated
26-year annuity value. When players choose the annuity option for their
prize, the state lottery pays the prize out over 26 years by buying U.S.
Government Treasury Securities, which earn interest and mature annually
over the 26 years. That annual return is the amount the winners receive
each year for the 26 year period. With the cash option, the state lottery
will take the amount of money that would have been invested and will pay
it directly to the winner in one payment. Both payment options have federal
and applicable state taxes deducted from them. (see below) By Playing Big
Game Mega Millions through USUKLotto.com, you automatically opt for the
cash option. |
What if more than one person wins?
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| If more than one person wins the Jackpot, the
prize is equally divided among the winners. All other prizes, from US$175,000
down to US$2, are fixed prize amounts, and are paid in full to each winner.
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Are lottery prizes taxable?
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| All USA state lottery prizes are subject to
a 3O% withholding tax when won by a non-US citizen. However, if you are
a non-U.S. citizen, the withholding tax on your winnings may be refunded
from the United States Internal Revenue Service if your country has a tax
treaty with the United States. |
If I should win the Jackpot, do I have the option of remaining anonymous
as far as the public and the media are concerned?
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| Normally, in most States, lottery winner information
is in the public domain; therefore it is public information. Publicized
information normally includes the Jackpot winner's name, city, country,
game in which they won, date won, and the amount of the prize. |
What determines the size of the Jackpot?
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| The Jackpot starts at a minimum of $10 million.
For every consecutive draw in which there is no winner, the Jackpot is increased
in proportion to ticket sales. When the Jackpot becomes massive in size,
this is likely to be due to increased ticket sales generated by the publicity.
After a Jackpot is claimed, it is reset to the minimum $10 million level.
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Where do lottery profits go?
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| Each participating Big Game Mega Millions state
has its own laws regarding the disposition of lottery profits. Typically,
lottery profits will be distributed to educational establishments and schools,
treatment programs, administrative/operating expenses, and local causes.
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