The National Lottery website and mobile app will be temporarily unavailable this weekend as essential maintenance work is carried out. Players are advised to plan ahead if they intend to purchase tickets or check results during this period.
When Will the Outage Occur?
The shutdown is scheduled to begin at 00:01 on Saturday, 18th November and is expected to last until 23:59 on Sunday, 19th November. During this time, both the website and app will be completely inaccessible.
How Will This Affect Players?
While online services are down, players can still purchase tickets at physical retailers. However, the following services will be unavailable:
- Online ticket purchases
- Result checking via app or website
- Prize claims through digital platforms
- Account management features
Draws scheduled for this weekend will still take place as normal, with results being published through alternative channels including TV broadcasts and retail terminals.
Why Is Maintenance Necessary?
A spokesperson for Camelot, the operator of The National Lottery, explained that the work is part of ongoing system upgrades to improve security and user experience. "These essential updates will help ensure our platforms remain secure and reliable for all players," they stated.
The maintenance comes at a relatively quiet period for lottery draws, with no special jackpot events scheduled for this weekend.
What Should Players Do?
Lottery enthusiasts are advised to:
- Check results through alternative means if they have pending tickets
- Purchase any weekend tickets in advance at retail locations
- Note that online services will resume on Monday morning
Normal service is expected to resume by Monday, 20th November, though players should allow for potential minor delays as systems come back online.
