National Lottery DOUBLES scratchcard prize in UK from next month to highest jackpot ever

NATIONAL lottery is set to double scratchcard prize winnings in the UK from next month. Brits are in with a chance of scoring one of the highest jackpots ever as it launches a new festive card ahead of Christmas. Brits will have the chance to win big with a brand-new lottery scratchcard Credit: Alamy A £4million jackpot is up for grabs with the newly-announced ‘When it’s Gold Outside’ scratchcard Credit: National Lottery National Lottery operator Allywyn is doubling its highest jackpot win with a festive £4million scratchcard in the run up to Christmas. The ‘When it’s Gold Outside’ scratchcard, retailed at £10, gives buyers 37 chances to win on every single card. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Shoppers will be able to snap up this scratchcard in selected stores from September, marking the beginning of the National Lottery’s festive gifting campaign. Allwyn says this “premium feel” scratchcard, decorated with metallic gold details and array of snowflakes, hopes to be the perfect gift or treat for Christmas. Four buyers will have the chance of winning the £4million festive jackpot, making another four lucky Brits National Lottery multi-millionaires. Lower-tier prizes will range between £10, £15 and £20, as well as plenty other winning opportunities from £50 to £500. Retailers are expected to uphold rules that only 10 Scratchcards can be sold to each customer in a single visit to stores. Director of Scratchcards at Allywyn, Nikki Vadera, said: “We’re delighted to be enhancing our National Lottery Scratchcards offer with this truly standout game. Most read in Money “‘When It’s Gold Outside’ is being specifically ranged from September onwards to benefit retailers in the lead up to, and during, the festive period. “The quality look and feel, paired with the generous game-play and prizes on offer, make ‘When It’s Gold Outside’ the perfect gift or special treat for retailers to suggest to their customer.” Brits feeling lucky will be able to buy the ‘When it’s Gold Outside’ scratchcard in selected retailers from September. Comment now