lottery

[cazdee]

When did the national lottery start?

[hippyhoppy]

October or November in 1994.. the first draw was just before I had my daughter christened and I thought I was going to win!! lol - I think about 5 people won so no-one was a millionaire that first week....

[cazdee]

Many thanks for your speedy answer. I was sure it was the beginning of 1994. Oh well wrong again!
Thanks

[beejay1124]

History
Key dates in The National Lottery's history:

21 October 1993
The National Lottery is established by an Act of Parliament.
14 November 1994
National Lottery on-line tickets went on sale in 10,000 retail outlets - the world's biggest on-line lottery launch.
19 November 1994
First National Lottery draw - 22 million viewers tuned into the BBC show.

^ 19 nov 94- apparently ^

[saxy_jag]

Saturday draws started on 19th November 1994.

[dl56uk]

19th November 1994
Britain holds its first National Lottery draw with a jackpot of �7 million pounds