The UK Jackpot was not won on Wednesday so it rolls over to Sat.

The Jackpot was not won - but we did with multiple lines - OK once divided up it worked out to be about £9 each (it will buy a drink or two).

I read Todds comments - and it is VWD that handles the syndicate. When first hearing about them I thought the same as Todd.  But after a while I decided to join anyway.

Okay the wins so far are not making me rich (I am still hoping for the big mega millions one 172 millions dollars divided by 50 does still work out at a few millions) - but they have been frequent if small.

But playing is not costing me anything as I have introduced other members - I am now playing MegaMillions, EuroMillions and UK Lottery for FREE every week.  Some of my friends I have introduced have gone on to play every week for free too. Others have not bothered to introduce anyone as they are happy just to play with the massive increased chance of winning.

I do not buy lotto tickets any more - I do not need to.

As Todd says it is all a bit of fun and gives us a dream. Playing the lottery is not going to make us rich no matter what system we play - unless we are extremely lucky - but systems & syndicates dramatically increase our chances.

Going on holiday next week to France for 3 weeks - so perhaps just this once - I will try my luck with a French EuroMillions ticket.