So I got this email today:
Dear Mike,
We'd like to let you know that this Christmas Day - 25th December, you will not be able to play National Lottery draw-based games or Instant Win Games on the website, through Sky Active or the Play by Text service. However, all our other services will still be available, such as checking your results and 'My Account'.
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES:
* SUNDAY 23rd DEC - Normal service: 8am to 2am
* CHRISTMAS EVE - Normal service: 8am to 12am
* CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED
* BOXING DAY - Normal service: 8am to 2am
Don't forget to come back and play Lotto for our Boxing Day draw.
Seasons greetings and good luck!
The National Lottery
www.national-lottery.co.uk


