record \u20ac2.06 billion in digital sales in 2018-2019<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. The operator said that it grew sales through smartphones and tablets to an all-time high of \u20ac1 billion, accounting for 55% of all National Lottery sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese results come after continued investment and innovation in its digital presence \u2013 including ongoing improvements to the National Lottery mobile apps. Sales across The National Lottery\u2019s range of scratch cards and online Instant Win Games also reached a record \u20ac3.4 billion, an increase of \u20ac326.9 million \u2013 following improvements to ensure a wide range of differently-priced products with varying themes, combined with better stock management processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retail still remains the largest National Lottery sales channel, with nearly 75% of total sales coming through in-store terminals. it registered sales of \u20ac5.9 billion over that period, which is an increase of \u20ac83.1 million over last year.
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