THE NATIONAL LOTTERY has said that its sales are in decline as the “very challenging” economic climate affects retail spend on both lottery tickets and scratch cards.

Last year, €379 million worth of Lotto and Lotto Plus games were played with 23 winners becoming overnight millionaires. That is a 1.4 per cent decline on 2010 figures.

So, today we’d like to know if the Recession has made you more or less likely to dream of hitting the jackpot.

Do you do the Lotto?

Poll Results:

Yes, but only occasionally (1137)

Yes, every week (575)

Never (490)

I used to but not anymore (244)

Yes, every week
Yes, but only occasionally
I used to but not anymore
Never

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Poll: Do you do the Lotto?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.