We've Figured Out The Top 8 Lottery Website Designs And Some Of Them Are Disasters

A couple of times a day we change the jackpot figures on our 'Playing This Week' lottery sites. That's it over on the right.

To get the updates we look at these lottery sites a lot - far more than any player would. But the big surprise is how poorly these sites are designed. After all, there's big money involved right? Millions of dollars pass through these organisations every week.

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Instant Distraction: 'A' Visits Our Harbor And Disrupts My Work

I own a lamp by the same designer who reputedly took only 3.5 hours to sketch a concept of the world's most unusual superyacht.

That man is Frenchman Philippe Starck, and his boat design is sitting in the harbor outside my home office window right now.

Our interisland ferry steams past the $300 million superyacht 'A' in the Wellington harbor outside my window.

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This Is The Supercar That The Most Recent Euromillions-aire Would Buy, But He Can't

This Is The Supercar That The Most Recent Euromillions-aire Would Buy, But He Can't

British mechanic Neil Trotter has a passion for fast cars. And now, after the fourth biggest win in Euromillions' history, he has the means to buy them.

Neil Trotter won £107.9 million (about US$177 million) in Friday night's Euromillion jackpot, and wants to buy this McLaren P1 supercar.

He told the London Evening Standard that a McLaren P1 was at the top of his list, and that he wants enough garage space in his future home to start a supercar collection. However...

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The Hidden Story Behind The Ferrari PR06 Licence Plate Revealed

The Hidden Story Behind The Ferrari PR06 Licence Plate Revealed

Rich was returning to his car when he saw someone familiar standing on the sidewalk looking at the bright red Ferrari. As he got closer he saw it was Mike, an old college friend he hadn't seen in years.

"Hey Rich, man it's been a while," Mike said as they met, and added, "I was looking at this beauty."

The Ferrari gleamed and sparkled like a diamond in the afternoon sun, catching the eye of everyone who passed.

Rich told him he owned it, and Mike looked at him, astonished. "You won the lottery?"

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LOTTOSHACKS: This Massive Property Is More Expensive Than Most Major Lottery Jackpots

Fancy spending all your Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot just on a home and some land? Well now you can. The most expensive home in Singapore could be 33 Nassim Road, being sold by Wing Tai Holdings Ltd.  

Singapore's most expensive home could be 33 Nassim Road, being sold by Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. Photo: Jones Lang LaSalle

This prime property is located near Orchard Road, Singapore's shopping hub. The company's chairman, Cheng Wai Keung is asking US$235 million for it.

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Listen To The Excited Lottery Winner Being Told Of Her $10 Million Win

"I've just got six numbers on the lottery and I'm having a brain spasm, can you help me?" This was the call Tracy Tyler made to the UK National Lottery hotline.The next few moments were among the best in her life as she heard the words that confirmed her win.

Tracy Tyler and partner Adam Young celebrate the £6 million (approx US$10 million) win.

Here's a transcript of the call. You can click below to hear it:

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Street Chat: Here's What Canadian Winners Would Happily Spend $50 Million On

Canada's Lotto Max jackpot of $50 million was won last Friday, but the Langley B.C. winner has yet to appear to collect it. So a city newspaper went out into the streets of Vancouver to ask people there what they would do with that much money.

People in the street were asked what they would do with $50 million. Video: The Province

No word yet on why the winner hasn't fronted up. But the daily paper, The Province, reported that there could be a variety of reasons for the no-show...

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Lottery Numbers Magically Appear On Government Vehicle License Plates

Coincidence, or tampering? This was the question raised by Thai anti-goverment groups about the winning numbers in Sunday's Thailand lottery draw. They say the numbers appear to have been taken directly from the license plates of two government vehicles.

Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra leaves a cabinet meeting in Bangkok. Photo: The Star

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Euromillions Winners Don't Hide - They Front Up With Donations To Charities

Many lottery winners try to stay out of the limelight to avoid being hassled for handouts. But this couple, who won a record-breaking £161 million (US$267 million) in the Euromillions lottery, are doing quite the opposite.

The Weirs, who won £161 million (US$267 million) in the Euromillions lottery, are giving back publicly. Photo: Rex.

Instead of trying to conceal their wealth, they are publicly redistributing it - and getting good feedback for their unselfish donations.

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This 41-Year-Old Engineer Lost $1.6 Million And His Life Is A Mess

A British engineer who thinks he lost a winning Euromillions lottery ticket says his life has been destroyed. Ian Galtress bought two tickets for the draw at the same time, and one was one digit off matching a raffle code that would have won £1 million (about US$1.65 million).

Ian Galtress thinks he is the missing Euromillions winner who lost his ticket (could it be behind him?) Photo:Andrew Teebay

After losing the other ticket - and then watching in horror as organisers Camelot appealed for a missing winner in his hometown...

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Never Miss A Draw Again: New Lottery App For iPhone Checks Tickets For You

Lottery Live is an interactive lottery ticket management app for iPhone that will virtually ensure that you never miss out on your lottery prize.

Lottery Live uses unique number recognition software so you can take a picture of your lottery ticket and upload it to their server, or simply manually enter your numbers.

After the lottery drawing, Lottery Live will:

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UK Euromillions Lottery Winner Is Richer Than Many A-List Pop Stars

Imagine being richer than singers Robbie Williams or George Michael, both who are worth more than US$175 million - or David Bowie, worth US$166 million.

The new Euromillions winner is richer than Robbie Williams (l), David Bowie (center) and George Michael.

A single winner was announced yesterday for the Euromillions jackpot of £108 million (about US$180 million), which makes them the fourth biggest lottery winner in UK.

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Could You Fall For These Unbelievable Lottery Scams? We Think You Can, And Here's Why

It's a billion dollar business. Scammers send you a letter stating you have won a lottery, and ask you to send them a claim fee. You might even get an elaborate certificate like this one.

And it gets even harder to tell what is legitimate. Now they're enclosing checks, which the householder is told will cover the required insurance and processing fees. Problem is - you guessed it...

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Swing A Chicken Above Your Head To Win The Lottery? Powerball's Wacky Humor

The people at USA Powerball HQ have revealed a way you can win their lottery. And they've done it with some gags that are not out of place in a comic's standup show.

Swing a chicken for good luck? We hope no chicken was harmed during this Kaparot ceremony in Jerusalem as part of a Jewish ritual. Photo: ABC News

On the Powerball information page, the question is asked: Is There A Secret To Improve Your Chance Of Winning Powerball?

Here's what they say about it. And along the way they have some interesting advice on winning too...

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LOTTOSHACKS: $5 Million Buys This Countryside Mansion, But You Might Have To Bid Against Some Movie Stars

DAILY MAILInternationally famous Pinewood Studios has set up in Cardiff where this magnificent mansion is being offered for sale. And it's rumoured that English star Benedict Cumberbatch of tv's 'Sherlock' or actor David Hasselhoff could be interested, as they both have Welsh girlfriends who might like to stay close to home. More photos follow:
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ODDITY: One-In-A-Million $2 Million Win After Grandmother's Chinese Dinner

A grandmother won $2 million on Powerball using numbers she found inside a fortune cookie from a Chinese restaurant meal last week.

Emma Duvoll (center) receives her giant check. Photo: New York Lottery

Emma Duvoll, a retired New York deli owner, bought the ticket with her son after dining at their local Chinese restaurant in Greenwich Village.

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