ABOUT THE PROMOTION

1. I’ve seen something about The Trinity Mirror’s Big Lotto Giveaway.  What is this? javascript:;

To celebrate the launch of new Lotto, the Huddersfield Daily Examiner is running a Big Lotto Giveaway.  A game will be published in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner on Saturday October 12 with a chance to win £1,000. 

2. How is the Lotto changing?

On Saturday, October 5, 2013 new Lotto launched with bigger jackpots and a brand new raffle, so now there’s even more ways to win more money

  • New Lotto is £2 and now there is more than twice as much in the prize pot
  • Matching just 3 numbers now wins you £25
  • New Lotto will be contributing even more money to Good Causes around the UK
  • As well as the jackpot line, there's now also a raffle number to check to see if it's a winner, so don't forget to check your raffle numbers too.

3. Is there any other activity surrounding the launch?

New Lotto launched on Saturday, October 5 and to celebrate there was an unmissable £10 million jackpot and an incredible 1,000 raffle winners of £20,000.  This is being repeated again on Saturday, October 12.

 

ENTRY

4. How do I enter The Trinity Mirror’s Big Lotto Giveaway?

For a chance to participate in The Trinity Mirror’s Big Lotto Giveaway you must:

a. Purchase a National Lottery Lotto Ticket at a National Lottery retailer or via The National Lottery website www.national-lottery.co.uk for entry into a National Lottery Lotto draw to be held on September 28, October 2, October 5, October 9, October 12, October 16, October 19 or October 23, 2013.*

* Please note that tickets purchased for National Lottery draws outside these dates will not be valid for entry. 

b. Purchase a copy of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner dated October 12, 2013.

c. Follow the instructions set out for the game

i. Answer the question printed in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner on October 12, 2013

ii.Submit your answer, together with your Ticket number**, name and other required details, on www.examiner.co.uk/biglottogiveaway by midday on October 15, 2013.

** We have circled in red where on the Lotto ticket the unique Lotto ticket number is placed. (See example).  Lottery tickets purchased in-store will have 19 digits and those purchased online will only have 15 digits.***

***Please note that your Ticket number will be checked to ensure it is a valid number for the Draw. You must keep your original Ticket (or a copy of the original), or printed validation slip as proof of purchase – this may be required to be shown before any prize is awarded.

5. Do I need to buy the Huddersfield Daily Examiner to participate?

Yes, you will need to purchase a copy of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner dated October 12, 2013.

6. Do I need to buy a National Lottery Lotto ticket to participate?

UK residents will need to purchase a National Lottery Lotto ticket, valid for the following draws:

September 28, October 2, October 5, October 9, October 12, October 16, October 19 or October 23, 2013.

Residents of Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man can enter without purchasing a National Lottery Lotto ticket or the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, by registering in the same way detailed above. These persons will not be required to provide a Ticket number or answer from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.  Entrants’ addresses must be valid and will be verified. Free entry is limited to one per person.

7. Which National Lottery tickets can be used as part of this Promotion?

Only National Lottery Lotto tickets purchased for entry into a National Lottery Lotto draw to be held September 28, October 2, October 5, October 9, October 12, October 16, October 19 or October 23, 2013 can be used to enter this promotion.

8. How many times can I enter?

You can only enter a Lotto Ticket number* once.  You can enter more than once if you have more than one valid Lotto Ticket.

*Please note if you purchase a Lotto ticket with more than 1 line that will still only count as one valid Lotto ticket.  Only individual Lotto tickets are counted as one valid Lotto ticket number to enter.  

9. Do I need internet access to enter?

Yes, you will need internet access to enter the promotion.  To enter the promotion visit www.examiner.co.uk/biglottogiveaway

10. Do I need an email address to enter?

Yes, you will need an email address to enter.  Winners may be sent a confirmation email to the email address provided upon entry.

11. Do I need a mobile phone to enter?

No, all winners will need to provide a contact telephone number, but this can be either a mobile or landline number.

12. Do I have to be of a certain age to enter?

Yes, you must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the Promotion.

13. Who is eligible to enter?

All permanent residents of the United Kingdom (including the Isle of Man) aged 16 or over are eligible to enter.

14. How long will the Promotion last?

You will be able to enter the promotion from 00:01 on Saturday October 12, up until midday on Tuesday October 15, 2013.

15. When will the draw take place?

The draw will take place just after midday on October 15, 2013.

16. I am concerned about getting unwanted emails from participating in the Promotion.

If you do not want to receive any emails from Camelot, then please tick the box "I do not wish to receive the latest promotions, news and events from The National Lottery." on the online entry form to opt out.

PRIZES AND WINNERS

17. Which prizes are available to be won in this Promotion?

There is one prize of £1,000 (one thousand pounds).  The prize will be paid by cheque.

18. How will I know if I have won?

If you are a winner, a representative from Trinity Mirror will telephone you on the number provided upon entry, within 7 days of the draw, to confirm your win.  Trinity Mirror may also contact winners by email if provided upon entry.  If a winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of initial contact, Trinity Mirror reserves the right to offer the prize to a reserve winner. 

Your prize will be paid by cheque and will be posted to you within 28 days.  Your cheque must be cashed within 6 months.  A replacement cheque will not be issued should you fail to bank your cheque within the valid period. 

Please note that your Ticket number will be checked to ensure it is a valid number for the Draw. You must keep your original Ticket (or a copy of the original), or printed validation slip as proof of purchase as this may be required to be shown before any prize is awarded.

19. I have won.  Can I remain anonymous?

As part of the terms and conditions of this promotion players agree that by entering they acknowledge, accept and agree that if they are a winner they have no right to anonymity. The winners’ names and post town will be posted on the Huddersfield Daily Examiner website and may be printed in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.  The winner will also be obliged to take part in editorial publicity if required by the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.  If you are not comfortable with this term, we would recommend that you do not enter into the promotion.

20. I entered using a Lotto ticket number from a syndicate ticket and it has won.  What happens now?

If the Ticket was purchased on behalf of a syndicate, it is the responsibility of the members of the syndicate to decide who will submit the unique Lotto ticket number and how any prize won may be shared. Camelot will pay any prize won to the person whose details have been used for entry. 

21. I won on the main Lotto draw and have already given my Lotto ticket to my retailer to claim my prize.  I have now won on The Trinity Mirror’s Big Lotto Giveaway, what should I do?

The retailer will have handed you a printed validation slip with your winnings from the main Lotto draw, keep hold of this validation slip as it can be used instead of your ticket to claim your prize.

22. I can’t find my Lotto ticket/validation slip and I have won, what happens now?

Your Lotto ticket or validation slip is required in order for your prize to be awarded.  Unfortunately if you are unable to produce either of these upon request we will not be able to give you your prize and a reserve winner will be contacted.

23. When will I receive my prize?

Prizes will be awarded by cheque sent to the address you supplied upon entry into the promotion and posted within 28 days. Cheque payments will be made payable to the name supplied upon entry into the promotion.

Please note, the corresponding winning Lotto ticket (or a copy of original) or a validation slip will need to be retained as this may need to be shown prior to any prize being awarded.

24. How can I obtain a full list of winners from this Promotion?

The first name, surname and post town of all winners can be found on www.examiner.co.uk/biglottogiveaway until January 31, 2014.

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding the promotion, don’t hesitate to contact us at Trinity Mirror on 0121 234 5301 .  Lines are open 9.30am - 4.30pm.  Or email us at emma.weaver@trinitymirror.com

If you want to know more about The National Lottery or have any questions about the new Lotto then please email: help@national-lottery.co.uk

Or you can call The National Lottery on the following numbers:

If you play online or have any other query: 0845 278 8000 . Lines are open Mon – Sun 8am to 11pm

If you play Lotto online by Direct Debit: 0845 351 0097 . Lines are open Mon – Fri 9am to 9pm and Sat – Sun 9am to 5pm