Anger as five-number Lotto punters win just 15

Lotto ticketholders with five numbers in Wednesday’s draw were left frustrated after they won less money than those who matched only three. This was compared to the 7,879 ticketholders with four numbers who won A 51, while the 114,232 people who matched just three balls won A 25. Some Lotto players vented their frustration on Twitter about the unusual situation, which can arise when there are a large number of lower prize winners because the minimum win is set at A 25. Leon Howell tweeted: “So getting 5 numbers in the national lottery tonight bagged you A 15 but 3 numbers got you A 25……thenationallotteryrobbery.”