Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your request for information which we are processing as a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

We aim to deal with all requests promptly and in any event, no later than 20 working days in line with the statutory requirement. In this case 07/01/2022

For information on how we process your personal information please see our freedom of information request specific privacy notice on the Gambling Commission website

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Freedom of Information Team
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham B2 4BP

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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your request which has been processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

In your email you have requested the total amount of prize money paid out by the National Lottery on the following scratch cards:

Game 1138 - £250,000 Green
Game 1139 - Jewel Bingo
Game 1140 - £250,000 Multiplier
Game 1180 - £100,000 Multiplier
Game 1201 - Mega Cash Showdown
Game 1211 - Gold 7's
Game 1213 - 12 Months Richer
Game 1218 – Bingo

The following table contains the information held by the Gambling Commission falling witihn the scope of your request:

Scratchcard Total Prize Money paid out
Game 1138 - £250,000 Green £51,085,093
Game 1139 - Jewel Bingo £46,066,887
Game 1140 - £250,000 Multiplier £60,685,630
Game 1180 - £100,000 Multiplier £37,043,071
Game 1201 - Mega Cash Showdown £62,749,775
Game 1211 - Gold 7's £26,557,158
Game 1213 - 12 Months Richer £36,814,695
Game 1218 – Bingo £44,875,160

Please note, while all of these games are now closed, a number remain within the ‘prize validation’ stage. As such, we are able to confirm that this data is accurate as of 13 December 2021, however, further prizes may be claimed and paid out throughout the remaining ‘prize validation’ period. The numbers provided are therefore subject to change.

Kind regards

Review of the decision

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your Freedom of Information request and wish us to conduct a review of our decision, you should write to FOI Team, Gambling Commission, 4th floor, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4BP or by reply to this email.

If you are not content with the outcome of our review, you may then apply directly to the Information Commissioner (ICO) for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have already exhausted the review procedure provided by the Gambling Commission. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Freedom of Information Team
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham B2 4BP

This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please return it to the address it came from indicating that you are not the intended recipient and delete it from your system. Do not copy, distribute or take action based on this email. Freedom of Information requests can be submitted either by email ([email address]) or by writing to: FOI request Gambling Commission Victoria Square House Victoria Square Birmingham B2 4BP Please clearly state that your request is under the Freedom of Information Act.