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‘It could be you!’ tagline returns for campaign and new Lotto POS heads to stores

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The iconic ‘It could be you’ advertising tagline, which was used to launch the UK’s first ever National Lottery in November 1994, is making a comeback this autumn. The slogan, along with the giant gold hand, have not been seen on screens together for more…

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