Can the UK still play Euromillions after Brexit?

Now that we’ve decided to leave the EU, can we still play Euromillions?

Euromillions tickets

by Kayleigh Dray |
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Earlier this morning, it was announced that the UK had decided to leave the European Union, after 43 years of friendship and collaboration.

David Cameron, who urged the country to vote Remain, has since announced his plans to step down as Prime Minister.

He said he would attempt to "steady the ship" over the coming weeks and months but that "fresh leadership" was needed.

While UKIP leader Nigel Farage has praised the Brexit result, insisting it is our “independence day”, others have labelled it a catastrophe.

The pound has fallen to its lowest level since 1985, causing holiday currency and petrol prices to spike.

But, naturally, some people out there care more about the little things in life.

Like, say, are we still allowed to play in the Euromillions now that we’ve exited the EU?

Well, we’ve taken to their website to examine the rules, so you don’t have to.

It reads: “EuroMillions is played in a total of nine countries; Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

“Players from non-participating countries can still play EuroMillions by using our recommended Lottery Ticket Concierge Service regardless of their geographical location.”

So what… what does that mean?

Well, essentially, it means that no restriction on nationality of buyer exists.

You do, however, have to present your winning ticket in the country from which it was purchased within a certain time frame (this can range from 60 days to 3 years).

So, if for some reason you bought your ticket in France and you cannot make it back within 6 months, you will lose your claim to the prize.

Phew, we guess?

After all, it’d be nice to secure a couple of million quid right now - particularly as the economy looks VERY unsettled at the moment.

Find out more on the Euromillions website here.

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