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National Lottery retailers in line for bumper sales on Friday, says Camelot

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Camelot is anticipating a massive sales boost for National Lottery retailers ahead of the extra-special EuroMillions 100 European Millionaire Maker draw this Friday (3 February). The exceptional draw is taking place for only the second time ever and is guaranteed to make 100 millionaires across Europe. UK EuroMillions players will be looking to get in on this …

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