Extra British lottery plans

THE British National Lottery has announced plans for its new midweek lottery from February 5th

THE British National Lottery has announced plans for its new midweek lottery from February 5th. The Wednesday draw will be screened on BBC Television and is expected to boost sales by 15 to 20 per cent a week. Mr Tim Holley, the chief executive of lottery operator Camelot, said the new draw would enable Camelot to remain on target to raise £9 billion by 2001.

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