MyLotto24 published this note announcing their closure:
Dear Customer,
As you may know, the government recently introduced a total ban on international lottery betting; choosing to protect the interests of the existing lottery monopoly instead of customers and newsagents (who stood to benefit from a brand-new income stream).
Unfortunately, despite doing everything in our power to be able to continue bringing you greater innovation and access to life-changing winnings, we have had to take the tough decision to leave the Australian market.
I’d like to thank you for your very valued custom and support through our journey.
Our website will be closed down on the 23 of July, which means you will no longer be able to access your accounts or place any bets after this date. If you have an active subscription ticket this will be deactivated for you. We will also refund you for any outstanding draws after this date.
Your funds will be paid out to your saved payment card. If you have not used a payment card to top up your balance, please contact Customer Services so arrangements can be made to refund your account balance.
You can reach our Customer Service agents by email at service@myLotto24.com.au.
Thank you again for your support.
Mikael Sundelin
Managing Director myLotto24 Australia
NEVER HAD A CUSTOMER IN THE SHOP AND ASK TO PLAY MyLotto24 AS IT WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON THE BLUEYSHFT PLATFORM LOL
Downloaded the OZ Lotteries app yesterday out of curiosity.
Talk about un level playing field ,someone might want have a look into that !
Pat, do they still charge 10% MORE than the price you would pay if you bought it at an actual newsagency?
Yeah
But surely buying online is automatically cheaper isn’t it? Thats why everyone does it!
and amazon autralia was going to save the consumer money…..yet their actual prices say otherwise lol
Online is cheaper for some things. For OzLotteries it has always been more expensive. I suspect people like convenience.
Jason Ozlotteries has always been about 15% dearer than in store since the day they started. But you’re right though we dont need jobs or employers so keep paying through the nose to buy online mate your country thanks you
BUT……BUT ITS ONLINE!
It must be cheaper because i bought it online!!!
Yet another person who didn’t shop around and compare actual real world prices from all available options 🙂
Just like all the people that go to Officeworks because they believe the advertising on the telly
Wonder if the pay where you play tax affects buying lotteries interstate, since it’s based in Qld and all customers for tatts lotteries are outside Qld. Ozlotteries major customer base has been international and they can get away with charging a premium. If they can get domestic customers to use them, rather than cheaper Lott online then bonus.