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A dozen retailers win £10,000 each from National Lottery operator

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The operator of the national lottery, Allwyn, has announced the latest retailers to win large cash prizes in its “Share the Win” scheme for selling successful tickets. They include Dervis Ali Soyler, who owns Grays All Foods in Grays, Essex, who won £10,000 after selling…

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