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How Do Multi-Draw (Advance Play) Tickets Work?
Going away, or just don’t want to buy a ticket every week? Multi-draw, or advance play, lets you cover several draws in one go. Here’s how it works.
One ticket, several draws
With advance play, you buy a single ticket that’s entered into several future draws at once, paying for them all upfront. Your chosen numbers go into each of those draws automatically — so you won’t miss one while you’re busy or away.
How far ahead?
You can usually cover up to around seven consecutive draws, depending on the game and where you buy. The ticket shows which draws it covers.
Not the same as a subscription
It’s worth knowing the difference: a multi-draw ticket covers a fixed, finite number of draws and then ends, while a Direct Debit subscription renews automatically and continues until you cancel. Unused future draws may be refundable if cancelled — check the rules. See playing by Direct Debit, how many tickets you can buy and playing the lottery online.
Frequently asked questions
What is advance play?
Buying one ticket that’s entered into several future draws at once, paid for upfront.
How many draws ahead can I buy?
Often up to around seven consecutive draws, depending on the game and where you buy.
Is it the same as a subscription?
No — a multi-draw ticket covers a set number of draws, while a Direct Debit subscription renews automatically.
Related guides: playing by Direct Debit, how many tickets you can buy and playing the lottery online.