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How to Play
How can I make sure I'm Always In?
It's really easy. The first step is to visit the Play page, where you can get set up in no time!
Simply select the number of subscriptions you'd like and a selection of numbers will be chosen for you at random. You can change these, if you have some lucky numbers of your own, by clicking 'Edit' and picking five numbers from 1-49. Just like other lotteries, the more numbers you match, the bigger the prize!
Remember, every time you play you're making a difference to young lives across Scotland. A minimum of 20% of all proceeds go to helping The Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust. For more details about prizes and proceeds, visit our More Information page.
What prizes can I win?
Your numbers for the Monday and Thursday Draw are as selected when you sign up. Your Annual Draw ticket numbers will be provided to you in time for the Annual Draw or you can find these out by calling us on 0330 123 3951. Remember all prizes will be paid automatically, so there is no need for you to check or do anything, we take care of it for you!
Here’s what prizes you can win and when.
Every Monday & Thursday
Match 5 |
Win £25,000 |
Match 4 + bonus |
Win £2,000 |
Match 4 |
Win £250 |
Match 3 |
Win 5 Super Friday Raffle tickets |
Match 2 |
Win 2 Super Friday Raffle tickets |
Match the bonus |
Win 1 Super Friday Raffle ticket |
Monthly Draw
Match 5 main numbers |
Win £25,000 |
Annual Draw
Match 5 |
Win £25,000 |
Match 4 + bonus |
Win £2,000 |
Match 4 |
Win £250 |
Match 3 |
Win £25 |
Prize Capping
In the Monday and Thursday and Annual Draw, the total Jackpot prize pool will be capped at £100,000. This means that if we have up to 4 ticket entries all matching the 5 Main Numbers, each winning ticket will be awarded a £25,000 Jackpot prize. However, if there are 5 or more winning entries, they will each be awarded an equal share of the £100,000 Jackpot prize pool.
The overall prize pool including all winning categories will be capped at £150,000. This means that the prize of all categories will be reduced in proportion so as to bring the total prize payout to a maximum of £150,000 for any single draw, and we reserve the right to cancel the Fast pick entry prize for matching 2 Main Numbers.
For more details about prizes, proceeds and grants, visit our
More Information page..
What happens if I win a Free entry?
Matching 2 or 3 main numbers, or the bonus ball on ANY line will win you free entries into the Super Friday Raffle! Your free entries will automatically be entered, so you don't need to do anything.
What methods of payment are accepted?
You can only play Always In by Direct Debit subscription.
Is there a rollover?
No. Prizes not won in one draw do not rollover to the next.
Can I play if I live outside of Scotland?
Yes! You can also play Always In if you live in England or Wales. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept registrations from customers living in Northern Ireland or any other country not listed.
Can I cancel my ticket?
Ticket cancellation is only allowed under exceptional circumstances. Please see our terms and conditions for details. If you don't like the numbers selected for you in your free entry ticket, you are not entitled to cancel the ticket.
Can I sign in to play my numbers?
We’ve made it even easier to play Always In by having no password to forget! Once you subscribe, we handle the rest. If there are any changes you'd like to make, all you have to do is give us a call on 0330 123 3951 or email us at help@scottishchildrenslottery.com.
How will I know if I have won?
Should you match enough numbers to win a prize, we'll send you an email to let you know all about the good news. You don't have to do anything! If you'd like to keep an eye on how each draw unfolds, you can view the winning numbers as they're updated on our Results page.
How do I claim my winnings?
If your numbers come up, we'll automatically pay prizes of up to £2,000 directly into your bank account. Should you be lucky enough to win a prize greater than £2,000, we'll pay this into your bank account after our Customer Service Team has verified some details and passed on our congratulations.
If you have any queries in regards to possible winnings, please call our Customer Service Team on 0330 1233951. Standard geographic rates apply for landlines. Mobiles may vary.
Where can I find the results of each draw?
You can view the winning numbers from all previous Scottish Children's Lottery draws by visiting our Results page.
On this page you'll also find prize breakdowns, which can be easily filtered by draw date and year.
My Account
How do I change the bank account details for my Direct Debit?
To change your bank account details, simply contact our Customer Service Team on 0330 123 3951 and they will be happy to help.
What happens if there are insufficient funds in my bank account and my Direct Debit fails?
If we are unsuccessful in collecting funds for this month’s draws, we will simply try again next month.
Can I use any debit card to set up a subscription?
No, you can only play by Direct Debit. If you’d like to play the Scottish Children’s Lottery by debit card, you can buy tickets some weeks in advance here.
Once I subscribe, can I play straight away and be entered into the next draw?
Direct Debits normally take a few weeks to process. Please check your welcome email and or letter carefully for details of your first draw. Normally, customers signing up before the 11th of a month will be entered into all draws from the following month.
When will funds be taken from my bank account?
The funds for the following month's draws will be requested from your account on or after the 26th of the month, these can take up to 3 working days to appear on your statement.
How much will we take for your subscription?
Each subscription costs £9.75 per month. If you have two subscriptions, it will be £19.50 per month. For three subscriptions, it will be £29.25 per month.
How do I change my address details?
It's important that we have your correct details in the event that you win a prize.
If you need to update this information, contact our Customer Service Team on 0330 1233951 or email help@scottishchildrenslottery.com and they can make these changes for you.
How can I cancel my subscription?
To cancel your Always In subscription, call our Customer Service Team on 0330 1233951 or email help@scottishchildrenslottery.com and they will be able to do this for you.
What happens to my Annual Draw tickets if I cancel before the Annual Draw?
Any Annual Draw entries you may have won will be played out at the time of the Annual Draw. Any final winnings will be paid to your registered bank account.
I'm worried I've received an email/phone call/letter from a scammer
AVOIDING LOTTERY SCAMS
Scammers use emails, phone calls or letters which try to trick you into thinking you've won a lottery prize and may use real or convincing company logos in their emails or letters.
They do this so that they can ask you for money to release the prize or for your personal details, which they can use to try to steal your identity. If you are in any doubt about an email you have received, please do not select any links in it. Instead, type the website address directly into your browser.
It is not necessary to select links in emails we send to you to claim your prizes. Remember that we will never ask you for money to release a prize.
USE EMAIL SAFELY
- Do not open emails which you suspect as being scams.
- Do not forward emails which you suspect as being scams.
- Do not open attachments from unknown sources.
AVOIDING FRAUD
- Do not pay money to anyone who claims you've won.
- Do not give your details to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
- Do not select links in unsolicited emails - even if they use a real company's name or logo.
- You cannot win a lottery unless you have entered. You must be a player of Scottish Children's Lottery to win a prize with us.
- If you are unsure about any communication you receive, please call our Customer Service Team on freephone number 0330 1233951 or email us at help@scottishchildrenslottery.com and we will be happy to advise.
REPORT A SCAM
If you think you have been the victim of a scam, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about online security, visit www.getsafeonline.org
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