National Lottery down live: Website and apps hit as players can't buy tickets

NewsUK NewsNational LotteryLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoNational Lottery down live: Website and apps hit as players can't buy ticketsNational Lottery says players 'may be experiencing intermittent issues with its website and apps' this eveningPlayers have reported issues with the National Lottery website and apps(Image: Getty Images)NewsZahra Khaliq News ReporterNational Lottery users are facing issues with the platform's app and website this evening - with players unable to buy tickets ahead of a £114 million EuroMillions draw."Some players may be experiencing intermittent issues with the National Lottery website and apps this evening," the company said."Our teams are working hard to resolve this, and we would recommend that players try again, as both do remain up and running. We're really sorry for the inconvenience, and thank players for their patience".‌ New UpdatesKey EventsUsers fume as they 'can't buy lottery tickets'View PostAlmost 2,000 users report issues with National Lottery app and websiteView PostToday18:56 BSTNational Lottery outage largely affecting appThe majority of issues being reported with National Lottery this evening are due to the app.Downdetecor data shows 63% of complaints are from users struggling to use the app, while 25% are having trouble logging in, and 9% are facing problems with the National Lottery website.Zahra KhaliqToday18:51 BSTUsers fume as they 'can't buy lottery tickets'National Lottery users have been unable to buy lottery tickets this evening.One fumed: "Can't login to app, can sign in to website but not buy a ticket. Ironic given the advert is currently on TV!"It comes as tonight's EuroMillions draw is due to kick off in less than two hours with a £114 million jackpot up for grabs.Zahra KhaliqToday18:46 BSTAlmost 2,000 users report issues with National Lottery app and websiteIn the last hour, 1987 people have logged issues while using t...