National Lottery. Change of terms from 13th Dec

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 09:08

Upcoming changes to Terms and Conditions and Rules



Please note that from 13th December 2010 we will be making some changes to our Terms and Conditions and Rules.

Summary of upcoming changes:



As well as being a UK or Isle of Man resident, to play National Lottery games online or by text you must be physically located in the UK or Isle of Man when buying a ticket.



If you play by Direct Debit, you must be physically located in the UK or Isle of Man when setting up your Direct Debit Account and also when making amendments to it, including buying additional tickets, or changing your numbers or payment details. As long as you only make these changes while you are physically located in the UK or Isle of Man, your tickets will be valid if you travel overseas.



If you do not meet these requirements, any ticket purchases you make will be invalid and no prizes paid, and we will have the right to reclaim any prizes already paid under these circumstances.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 11:31

So, it is pretty clear.. they WILL check if you are UK resident.



If officially resident abroad, you NEED to trust a relative !

jardap


Joined: 08/08/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 11:43

Makes you wonder if the £113 million ticket holder is non resident in the UK ?

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 11:45

How do they check?

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 11:48

I presume that the onus will be on the customer to prove that they are resident in the UK - they could ask to see utility bills, electoral list etc. etc.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 12:03

if you do it online they have your overseas isp

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 12:05

But, you can use a VPN connection to make it appear that you are in the UK and I think that they will pay out smaller amounts without asking for strict proof.



The problem would arise if you hit the 'biggy'

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 12:08

Damm,So who gets my £113 million? lol