After purchasing a lottery ticket, it is common to spend some time fantasising about 'what if' scenarios. What would you do if you won the lottery? Even though it's unlikely, there's no harm in letting your consciousness wander there for a few minutes.
The lottery. A lottery. A lottery. No matter the language, people all over the world enjoy playing lotteries. On August 27, International Lottery Day, we all fantasise about euros, dollars, pounds, and lire. Why? Mobile lottery games have made it simpler than ever to participate! According to a study, 83% of British residents have purchased scratch-off lottery tickets within the past year.
Today is the day we all attempt our luck, and who knows, a life-altering amount of money could be on the horizon.
After purchasing a lottery ticket, it is common to spend some time fantasising about ‘what if’ scenarios. What would you do if you won the lottery? Even though it’s unlikely, there’s no harm in letting your consciousness wander there for a few minutes. There is a moment of infantile suspense when scratching a card or waiting for the numbers to be drawn. Playing in a group is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy with others. Whether you win or lose, you have something to anticipate. Queen Elizabeth I authorises England’s first official lottery to raise funds for “repair of the havens and fortification of the realm, as well as for other public good works.” The first lottery in Australia begins as a private affair in Sydney before expanding to other states, including Queensland and Victoria. In preparation for the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada’s Olympic Act permits the Organising Committee to sell tickets nationwide. The government of Prime Minister John Major establishes a new state-sponsored lottery in 1994, with TV presenter Noel Edmonds presiding over the first drawing.
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Even though the odds are against you, someone must triumph, so why not you? Purchase a ticket and allow yourself a few moments to fantasise about a beachfront estate.
Why then? Gaming is a wonderful way to socialise. On International Lottery Day, gather your friends and partake in the revelry! Your primary concern? How to divide up the large rewards. That is a pleasant conundrum to have.
A lottery ticket purchased by a friend is a thrilling little surprise. If they succeed, they will remember you, and if they don’t, at least you gave them a moment to dream.
In 2012, the Spanish Christmas Lottery, the largest lottery game in the world, awarded an astounding jackpot of €720 million, or $941,8 million at the time.
In 2011, one fortunate UK winner won €185 million ($260 million), the year’s largest single-ticket EuroMillions jackpot.
In 2019, two Eurojackpot participants won a combined €90 million ($100 million) jackpot, tying the previous record. One victor was German, while the other was Polish. He was the initial Polish winner.
In 2012, Oz Lotto, an Australian lottery game, awarded four victors a staggering AUD $111,972,151.
In 2015, Lotto 6/49 awarded Canada’s greatest single jackpot of $64 million CAD.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 27 | Sunday |
| 2024 | August 27 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | August 27 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | August 27 | Thursday |
| 2027 | August 27 | Friday |
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