How to play: Lotto HotPicks

Descriptor: First we see a Lotto HotPicks logo animating on to the screen, which then spins to reveal a one pound coin. Next we see text that reads "£25 Billion", which then spins to reveal the Lotto HotPicks logo.

Narrator: Lotto HotPicks gives you the chance to win bigger prizes for picking and matching fewer Lotto numbers. It only costs a pound, and by playing any of our games, you've helped to raise over £25 billion for Good Causes in the UK. Let's take a closer look at Lotto HotPicks

Descriptor: At the top of the screen, next to the Lotto HotPicks logo is text that reads "How to play Lotto HotPicks". Next, we see the online Lotto HotPicks game page, followed by an icon that appears bottom right with text that reads "Play now".

Narrator: The easiest way to play is right here online. If you haven't registered already, simply click the ‘Play now' link to register your details and open an account. Once you've registered, you're ready to play.

Descriptor: Next we see text indicating the seven days of the week, with the Lotto HotPicks logo appearing in place of "Wednesday" and "Saturday". We now zoom into the section of the page indicating how you choose which draws you wish to enter, followed by an option that allows you to choose how many weeks you would like to enter for, including a subscription option that reads "Continuous". Then, the numbers one to five are highlighted in order, with numbers then being entered into the boxes below, and the "Lucky Dip" button is highlighted against the next row. We then zoom down to the "Play now" button which is highlighted.

Narrator: Lotto HotPicks numbers are the same as those drawn in Lotto on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but you only need to choose from one to five numbers. First, choose which draw you want to enter, and for how many weeks. You can play up to eight weeks in advance. Select a game from ‘Pick one' to ‘Pick Five'. Then, enter the equivalent amount of numbers for that game, from the Lotto numbers 1 to 49. If you'd like your numbers to be chosen randomly, select Lucky Dip. Submit the form and you're done. We'll contact you if you've won. No need to check!

Descriptor: We now see a map of the UK, over which is text that reads "28,000+". Next we see an image of the exterior of a National Lottery retailer, with both the exterior National Lottery signs highlighted. Inside the store, we see an image of the playstation, followed by a Lotto HotPicks play slip which is completed graphically before being put through the terminal. A Lotto HotPicks ticket, followed by a results slip then appear. Next, we see the retailer exterior once again before a star icon appears, bottom right of the screen reading "Playing in-store".

Narrator: You can also play Lotto HotPicks in over 28,000 retailers throughout the UK when you're out shopping. Look out for The National Lottery sign. Inside you can find your play slip at the playstation. Simply fill out one of our play slips. Again, enter your numbers or select Lucky Dip. Present your play slip at the kiosk, and you'll be given your completed Lotto HotPicks ticket. If you want to find out whether you are a winner once the draw has taken place, present your ticket at the kiosk, or you can ask for a results slip. For more information, click on the ‘Playing in-store' link.

Descriptor: We now see the six main Lotto numbers and the bonus number, which is then crossed out. One main numbers is highlighted, and the text "£5" appears above. Six main numbers are then highlighted before the text "£130,000" appears. Next we see the Lotto HotPicks logo accompanied by pound signs. We then see a star icon bottom right with text that reads "Prize breakdown", followed by another with text that reads "Results". We also see the Lotto HotPicks online results page here.

Narrator: So, how do you win? Match your HotPicks choices to any of the six main Lotto numbers; but remember, the bonus ball isn't included. You could win anything from five pounds to £130,000. For a run down of all the Lotto HotPicks prize combinations, click on the ‘Prize breakdown' link. And visit our results page, to check current and previous results.

Descriptor: Next we see the Lotto HotPicks logo, together with a star icon with text that reads "Play now". At the bottom of the screen is text that reads "You must be 16 or over to play or claim a prize. Terms and Conditions, Games Rules and Procedures apply".

Narrator: So, why not register? And if you've already done so, why not go and play? Lotto HotPicks, from The National Lottery.