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FAQs

Why is the​ monthly payment £4.34 a month?

The lottery costs £1 a week to play, most months consist of 4 weeks, but some consist of 5 weeks. The extra £0.34 covers the months that have an extra week.

How will I know if I have won?

The draw takes place every week on a Friday except in exceptional circumstances. If you have won the £1,000 prize you will be contacted by a member of the team by phone to inform you. If you have won one of the other prizes you will receive a cheque in the post.

The weekly winning numbers are published every Friday on our website.

How does the draw work?

Every Friday, 52 weeks per year, provided that you have paid at least £1 per chance, each of your unique draw numbers are entered into our electronic draw.

The draw computer randomly thinks up five-digit numbers and compares these with our members' draw numbers. If your number is the same, then you win a prize; the order of matching is the order of the prizes.

What are the prizes?

Each week, there is a guaranteed jackpot of £1,000; plus a second prize of £200; third prize of £100; and 20 prizes of £10.

Can I ever owe the Lifesaving Lottery money?

No – if you have not paid, you simply do not get entered into the draw.

Where do the profits from the Lifesaving Lottery go?

All profits from the Lifesaving Lottery go directly towards funding of the Wales Air Ambulance service, is committed to the protection of human life through the provision of air ambulances across Wales.

Can I set up a Direct Debit?

We currently do not offer Direct Debit as a regular payment method. Alternatively, you can set up a Standing Order or a regular credit / debit card payment.

Will you pass my personal information on to anyone else?

At no time will Wales Air Ambulance pass your personal information on to any third party without your express permission other than when obliged to do so by legislation at that time in force and then only with the express authority of the Chief Executive. For more details see our Privacy Policy.

Is the Lifesaving Lottery licensed?

Wales Air Ambulance is licensed by the Gambling Commission -www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

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