How can I play?
Print off an application form, fill it in, sign it and send it to The Dorchester Lottery.

How much does it cost?
Each ticket costs £5 a month. Entries are paid monthly,

I don't like standing orders, can I pay another way?
Yes, send us a cheque or postal order. We do ask for a minimum of £30 if paying by cheque. For further details contact The Dorchester Lottery on 01305 262451.

I don't have a bank account, can I still play?
Yes, you can pay by postal order.

How many tickets can I have?
As many as you like! There is no limit; it's a £5 per entry per month.

Can I choose my own number/s?
No, number/s will be allocated to you and you will be informed what they are. You then keep your number/s for as long as you choose to play.

What are the odds of me winning?
If there were 100 people playing The Dorchester Lottery, the odds would be 100/1.

How will I know if I've won?
The draw is announced every month on our website www.thedorchesterlottery.co.uk and on our Facebook Page, The Dorchester Lottery Group. A representative of The Dorchester Lottery will contact the winner by phone the same day.

Do I have to claim?
No, we will contact you if you win.

Do I have to have my photo in the paper?
We reserve the right to publicise winners but we will not force you to have your photo in the paper! We would hate that to prevent you from playing.

Who runs the lottery?
The lottery is run by the board of Directors of the Dorchester Town Community Football Club.

Where does the money go?
All profits are divided two ways, 50% goes directly into the prize fund with 40% going to the support of Dorchester Town Football Club and 10% to the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust.

When is the draw announced?
The draw is announced every month on our website www.thedorchesterlottery.co.uk and on our Facebook Page, The Dorchester Lottery Group.

How is the draw done?
All lottery entries are put on a special random number gernerator. Every month the random number generator initiates its random selection and picks that months's winning number.

How quickly do I get the money should I win?
Immediately. A cheque is ready in the lottery office as soon as the draw is done.

Where is the lottery based?
The Dorchester Lottery, Dorchester Town Community Football Club, Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 2RY.

I don't know my number, how can I find out?
You can contact us on 01305 267623, e-mail or write to us at the address above.

I live outside Dorchester, can I still play?
Yes, if you have a British address. We only give to good causes based in the local area, but you can play from anywhere in Great Britain.

If you want to know more email us: We will be to glad to help.