BoroB Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Actually, that's a really valid point. You're probably right, and lets face it, the only time a lot of people play, who wouldn't normally, is when there's a silly amount of money in the rollovers. I play spordically via an online account and get emails whenever theres a rollover - this is when I tend to play. It could be part of Camelots plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I play spordically via an online account and get emails whenever theres a rollover - this is when I tend to play. It could be part of Camelots plan? Hahaha...a cunning plan indeed!...In true 'Baldrick' style! Less people play initially = More chance of rollovers = rollovers getting bigger = more people playing, paying double their stake money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Matching five numbers and the bonus number will halve to £50,000. Surely the current prize is more than 100k? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/lotto-line-cost-double-2-134611528.html#VzxwTA3 Maybe the 50k is a cap? https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/lotto/results/prizeBreakdown.ftl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroB Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hahaha...a cunning plan indeed!...In true 'Baldrick' style! Less people play initially = More chance of rollovers = rollovers getting bigger = more people playing, paying double their stake money. And more commission for Camelot. Looks like good news for retired Canadian teachers: In March 2010 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan announced that it was buying Camelot for £389m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottf Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yes it is one hell of a rise, but I suppose if you account for inflation since 1994...Hmmm. It just kinda smacks of desperation to me, as many people who used play, no longer do. Personally I think it might backfire somewhat. Instantly people will have to double whatever spend they currently 'do' on the lottery, and with money as tight as it is, the odds of winning are no better. If you account for inflation since 1994 a ticket would now cost £1.64 so its well above that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Mod Note Insulting posts removed. If you want to call each other names go and find a playground to do it in, if you persist in name calling here then you're account may be suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasPosse Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Time to hand it over to Richard Branson who originally pledged all profits to good causes so would have had no vested interest in doubling the price to play. I play now and then on impulse- i wont miss the odd quid. throwing £2 away is a different matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Well, it's not until August is it:?: With a bit of luck I'll have won it by then and will have no need to buy any more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The whole thing should be run by the Dragons in the Den with profits donated to the following weeks prizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsalleh Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Well, it's not until August is it:?: With a bit of luck I'll have won it by then and will have no need to buy any more.... Are you still using the ticket that you bought on day one? Bournemouth pensioners don't need it any road up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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