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($1,017.00)...
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and show
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What
is PLUS Lotto?
Why
are PLUS Lotto weekly lotteries better lotteries to play?
Where
is PLUS Lotto operated from?
Who
are the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies?
How
do I enter and register?
Is
it safe to enter my credit card details over the Internet?
What
are the PLUS Lotto play options?
What
confirmation do I have that my entry has been accepted?
What
happens if nobody matches the six numbers to win the jackpot?
What
if more than one person wins the jackpot?
How
long after the draws are the results published?
How
often do draws take place?
Where
does the money received by PLUS Lotto go?
How
is the prize pool distributed amongst winners?
Where
is the jackpot money deposited?
How
are prizes paid out?
Are
there any transaction charges for using my credit card?
- What is PLUS Lotto?
PLUS Lotto is a not for profit charitable
lottery site operating on the Internet for the enjoyment of Internet users
who have access to e-mail and the World Wide Web.
PLUS Lotto offers its players a choice of lottery games, including the weekly 6 from 49 and 6 from 25 lotteries, which can also be played by e-mail, and a range of instant scratch games.
PLUS Lotto operates the lotteries and the instant games under the branding of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
The International Federation is
the major beneficiary of funds from the lotteries, other than the winners
themselves, and will utilize these funds in support of its international
humanitarian aid efforts. PLUS Lotto is authorised and controlled by the
Liechtenstein Government and is operated by the International Lottery in
Liechtenstein Foundation, a not for profit charitable organisation.
- Why are PLUS Lotto weekly lotteries better lotteries to play?
The 6 from 49 lottery MEGA BUCKS pays
out a massive Sfr 2 million (US$ 1.3 million) jackpot, which is a guaranteed
lump sum. This jackpot is the largest jackpot available on the Internet
and is equivalent to an annuity jackpot of US$ 3 million.
The 6 from 25 lottery BIG EASY offers players a greater chance to win more prizes more often. This game is designed for the player with a system as the odds of winning are favourable compared with most lotteries.
PLUS Lotto lotteries pay out a higher proportion of stake money than other comparable lotteries. All the prizes are tax-free in Liechtenstein and paid in full as one lump sum. There is the added convenience of playing without having to leave home or the office.
You can use your locally issued credit card to play PLUS Lotto in Swiss Francs (SFr). Your credit card will be debited in your local currency.
- Where is PLUS Lotto operated from?PLUS Lotto is operated from Liechtenstein, a European country situated between Switzerland and Austria. There are around 30,000 inhabitants living mainly in or around the capital, Vaduz. The currency is the Swiss Franc (SFr).
- Who are the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies?
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is an international humanitarian organisation with a unique worldwide network. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries. The Red Cross movement was founded in 1863 by Henry Dunant.
- How do I enter and register?
You enter via the Internet direct from
your PC. Initially, you will need to register your details including choosing
a username and password. This is a simple procedure. To open your account
you will be invited to go on to enter your personal and credit card details.
If you do not wish to enter your credit card details at this time, click 'Register Without Credit Card' or if you wish to mail or fax your credit card details click 'Register By Fax/Mail'. In both cases you will be given the following four digit PIN number: 1111 .
- Is it safe to enter my credit card details over the Internet?
All PLUS Lotto credit card transactions
are effected through the Microsoft Internet Information Server which uses
encryption to protect your personal details. Please be sure to download
the most recent version. You may also register via fax or post if you do
not have Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
If your browser is connected to PLUS Lotto in Secure mode (check the URL on your browser, if it says 'https:// ...' then you are secure), the security risks are extremely low, as our system architecture should prevent any possibility of your data being looked-at. If you are worried, see the Lotto News Network article on Internet Security.
If you are still concerned
about Privacy Issues you may be interested in the services of www.anonymizer.com,
offering a complete and affordable solution.
- What are the PLUS Lotto play options?
Both the weekly lotteries require players
to choose 6 numbers, in the case of MEGA BUCKS 6 numbers from 49 and in
the case of BIG EASY 6 numbers from 25, and enter them online using their
normal Internet browser. Entries cost Sfr 1 each with a minimum purchase
of one ticket. There is a maximum amount of SFr 500 that may be deposited
into a player's account from any one credit card per week except for Diners
Club Card holders who can deposit up to SFr 20,000. Payment is made from
the player's account which is credited via credit card or from previous
winnings.
- What confirmation do I have that my entry has been accepted?
Select the 'Display Your Tickets' option
from the MEGA BUCKS or BIG EASY Lotto lottery page.
- What happens if nobody matches the six numbers to win the jackpot?
In the case of MEGA BUCKS the guaranteed
jackpot will remain unchanged at Sfr 2 million.
In the case of BIG EASY any money
not won in the draw will be rolled over into the total prize pool for the
following draw.
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What if more than one person wins the jackpot?
The jackpot prize will be shared equally
between those that have matched all six winning numbers.
- How long after the draws are the results published?
Provisional results will be made available
almost immediately following the weekly draws.
All e-mail entrants will be advised of the winning numbers by e-mail.
- How often do draws take place?
Draws take place weekly in Liechtenstein
(the first draw took place on the 7th October 1995) and according to the
Licence must be held in a public place.
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Where does the money received by PLUS Lotto go?
50% of the gross funds played by the
PLUS Lotto players on the weekly lotteries is paid back directly to the
lottery winners.
25% of the gross funds played on the lotteries is paid directly to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. These funds will be used by the International Federation to support their international humanitarian aid efforts.
15% of the gross funds played are allocated to costs with at least 5% going to the Charity Allocation Committee.
The remaining 10% is used for jackpot enhancement and discounts to those who bring players to PLUS Lotto.
- Where is the jackpot money deposited?
All the money received for PLUS Lotto
entries will be held in the InterLotto account with the Liechtenstein Landesbank
AG.
- How are prizes paid out?
Prizes are automatically credited to
the winner's PLUS Lotto account. Players may request payment of the winning
balance at any stage. Amounts under Sfr1000 will be paid directly into
the player's credit card account. Players withdrawing amounts of Sfr 1000
or greater can choose to be paid by telegraphic transfer, by personal cheque
or directly into their credit card account. Proof of eligibility to play
and authority to use the credit card will be required before prizes can
be paid.
- Are there any transaction charges for using my credit card?
There is a transaction charge of SFr
2 for each deposit to cover costs.
