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sambro | 10:50 Sat 24th Oct 2009 | News
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ive just read in the mirror the price of the euromillions lottery is going up to £2 from £1-50 in november.Thats an increase of 33%,and suprise suprise,its not going up in the rest of europe,why?
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I would imagine that the fact that the £ is worth 33% less against the Euro may be a factor!! And this one can be blamed directly on the Government.
As part of the increase there is a guarantee of a UK millionaire each week. As that is exclusive to the UK that will explain why the cost is staying the same outwith the UK.
It is 2€ in the rest of Europe, so the UK has had it cheap a long time.
There is a surprisingly elegant solution to your dilema here, don't buy a ticket! tada! sorted more Geezer wisdom for the masses.
Consequences of the weak pound (£).

When the price was set for a Euro lottery ticket, a € was about 65p. Today it is nearer 91p. Which means the £ buys less than it did. We will pay more for the same thing.

If the £ improves, you can bet the Euro ticket does not go down again.

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