National Lottery release statement after viewers claim Lotto Plus 1 draw was rigged

The National have released a statement this afternoon to ensure players that there was no fixing of the Lotto Plus 1 draw last night after commentary around the draw suggested that there was something awry.

The second ball out in Saturday night's draw was 38, though some images of the ball appeared to have shown that number 33 was also on part of the ball.

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A statement from a spokesperson for the National Lottery today outlined that the confusion came following an illusion created by a reflection of light.

“The National Lottery would like to assure its players of the integrity of Saturday night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw," read the statement.

"A brief reflection of light during filming caused an illusion and some players to think there were two numbers on ball 38. This was not the case. The weight and size of all Lotto balls, and the numbers, are strictly checked in advance of each draw. This process, as well as the draw itself, is independently observed by our auditors KPMG."