UKGC Data Reveals EuroMillions Sales
Freedom of Information request shows a 17% increase in UK ticket sales over a five-year period, with over 1.8 billion tickets sold.
Newly released data from the Gambling Commission reveals that UK players purchased over 1.8 billion EuroMillions tickets between 2017 and 2022. The figures, obtained via a Freedom of Information request, show a 17% rise in annual sales over the five-year period.
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Over 1.8 Billion EuroMillions Tickets Sold in Five Years
Data released by the Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed the sheer scale of EuroMillions participation in the United Kingdom, with more than 1.8 billion tickets sold over a recent five-year period.
The figures, disclosed following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 7 February 2023, show a significant upward trend in sales, culminating in a 17% increase in annual ticket purchases between the 2017/18 and 2021/22 financial years.
What the Data Shows
This information provides consumers with a transparent look at the popularity of one of the UK's most prominent lottery games. The data, provided by the UKGC in line with reporting from the National Lottery operator at the time, Camelot, details the number of tickets sold per financial year.
The year-on-year breakdown is as follows:
- 2017/2018: 350 million tickets
- 2018/2019: 340 million tickets
- 2019/2020: 360 million tickets
- 2020/2021: 380 million tickets
- 2021/2022: 410 million tickets
Over the five financial years covered by the request, a total of 1.84 billion EuroMillions tickets were sold in the UK. The data highlights a steady rise in popularity, particularly in the two most recent years of the reporting period, which saw sales jump from 360 million to 410 million.
Significance for Consumers and the Industry
The disclosure underscores the robust and growing demand for National Lottery products. For consumers, it illustrates the vast number of participants in each draw and provides context for the scale of the lottery market regulated by the Gambling Commission.
The consistent growth in ticket sales demonstrates the game's resilience and its position as a cornerstone of the National Lottery's portfolio under Camelot's operation. This period saw various large jackpots and rollovers which typically drive higher sales.
From a regulatory perspective, the high volume of sales reinforces the importance of the UKGC's role in licensing and monitoring the National Lottery operator. The Commission is responsible for ensuring that the lottery is run fairly and transparently, that players are protected, and that returns to Good Causes are maximised. This data provides a key performance indicator for the health of a major product within its regulatory remit.