{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ETake part in the Scouts Lottery for the opportunity to win up to \u00A325,000. Entries cost \u00A31 per week, with 50p from every entry supporting Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe lottery is delivered in partnership with Unity, a lottery management provider.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"TwoColumnLayoutBlock","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"imageWithLink","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/xhldwisw/lottery-cash-amounts.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Graphic with colourful circles showing the amounts that could be won in the lottery.","caption":"","link":{"name":"Lottery cash amounts graphic","id":null,"url":"https://cms.scouts.org.uk/media/xhldwisw/lottery-cash-amounts.jpg","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"}}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMatch six digits to win \u00A325,000\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMatch five digits to win \u00A31,000\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMatch four digits to win \u00A325\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMatch three digits to win five entries into the next draw\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#0061ce","title":"The cash prizes","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Sign up for the Scouts lottery","buttonLink":{"name":"Scouts lottery sign up","id":null,"url":"https://scouts.unitypayments.co.uk/play?source=RE_LEAF26","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"0061ce","label":"0061ce"},"alignment":"full width"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow the lottery works\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA draw takes place every Friday. Participants pay \u00A31 per entry, per week, and can choose from the following payment methods:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonthly payments of \u00A34.34\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAnnual payment of \u00A352\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of each entry may also vary depending on how many entries you choose and how you want to spread the cost.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUpon joining, each player receives a randomly allocated six-digit lottery number. If the selected winning number matches your entry, you could win a prize.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Play the Scouts lottery today","buttonLink":{"name":"Scouts lottery sign up","id":null,"url":"https://scouts.unitypayments.co.uk/play?source=RE_LEAF26","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"0061ce","label":"0061ce"},"alignment":"full width"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EOther information\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETo play the Scouts lottery, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scouts.unitypayments.co.uk/play?source=RE_LEAF26\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts lottery sign up\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?source=RE_LEAF26\u0022\u003Esimply fill in our online form\u003C/a\u003E. You\u0027ll then be allocated your six-digit lottery number.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are other ways to get involved too. Including:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESigning up by post\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGifting a lottery e-voucher to friends and family\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information can be found on the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/causes/scouts/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Unity Lottery website\u0022\u003EUnity website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How to get involved"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou must be 18 or over to enter.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe also strongly discourage the promotion of our lottery to anyone under the age of 18.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Age restrictions"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts will receive 50p from every \u00A31 entry.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe money raised from the lottery will support Scouts in all sorts of ways:\u00A0through start-up grants for new groups, buying camping equipment, or creating new and exciting activities for young people to try \u2013 in the Scout hut on a wet Wednesday, or adventuring in the great outdoors.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe remaining 50p will go to Unity to cover the cost of running the lottery, including administration and prizes.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where the money goes"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EHow does the lottery work?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOur lottery costs \u00A31 per entry, per week. The draw is run every Friday and each entry has the chance to win one of our amazing prizes, including the top prize of \u00A325,000! Odds of winning are 1 in 63.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou can sign up by Direct Debit or by using a debit card, and the terms are explained in detail.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhere does the money go?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor every \u00A31 played, at least 50p comes directly to Scouts and will be spent where it\u2019s needed most. The other 50p is split between the prize pot and administration costs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhat is the Unity Lottery platform?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Unity Lottery is a platform which charities can use to run their own fundraising lotteries. We\u2019ve chosen to work with them to run our lottery because it\u2019s the most cost-effective and secure option for Scouts and our supporters. The Unity Lottery platform is administered by Sterling Management\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECentre Limited sterlinglotteries.co.uk, a licensed External Lottery Manager (ELM) by the Gambling Commission \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/\u0022\u003Egamblingcommission.gov.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECan I choose my own lottery numbers?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ENo. Your lottery number is randomly allocated when you sign up and stays with you for the duration of your lottery membership. Once you\u2019ve entered, you\u2019ll be sent confirmation of your unique lottery number.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECan you guarantee the lottery is fair?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYes, every entry has an equal chance of winning, and the winning numbers are drawn at random. Odds of winning are 1 in 63 chance of winning. 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Each Lottery operated under Unity is a separate licensed lottery, operated by and supporting that particular good cause. 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