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1m miss out on lottery; CAMELOT.


A MILLION punters were unable to buy National Lottery tickets on Saturday due to a computer crash.

The winner's jackpot was also down pounds 1million - at just pounds 3.4million - because of the reduced sales.

Angry punters jammed the phone lines of lottery operator Camelot after they were unable to buy tickets.

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DID you miss out on a cash prize with your normal numbers? Email mirrornews@mirror.co.uk or call 0800 282 591.
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Publication:The Mirror (London, England)
Date:Dec 29, 2008
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