July 20th 2024.
In the past 24 hours, a large number of individuals have expressed their frustration over the National Lottery app and website being inaccessible. This has caused great inconvenience to the millions of players who rely on these platforms for their gaming needs. The problem arose after Friday's Euro Millions game, when the infamous 'Blue Screen of Death' error appeared on the gaming platform, which boasts a massive user base of approximately 45 million people.
According to DownDetector, an organization that tracks IT outages worldwide, the issues with the website and mobile app began just before 9pm. However, even after more than a day, the problems still persist, leaving players locked out of the system. This means that users are unable to buy new tickets or check the winning numbers, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.
Reports of the National Lottery being down have flooded in from all parts of the country, with major hotspots being identified in cities like Glasgow, Manchester, and London. In light of this situation, many people have taken to social media to express their frustration. One user, Lee Griff, jokingly tweeted that he will assume he has won millions until the issue is resolved.
The National Lottery website currently displays a message apologizing for the inconvenience and stating that their online services are temporarily unavailable. Similarly, the app displays a message saying that it is unable to load.
According to DownDetector, more than 2,000 reports have been received regarding the National Lottery being down, making it a significant issue that needs to be addressed urgently. This comes just a day after a massive IT outage that affected various industries, including banks, airlines, hospitals, and retail stores. The cyber-security firm responsible for the chaos, Crowdstrike, has admitted that the problem was caused by an update to their antivirus software, which is meant to protect devices running on Microsoft Windows.
While they have fixed the update, it may still take some time for all systems to be up and running again. It is not clear if the two incidents are related, but many people have voiced their frustration on social media. One user shared their experience of receiving an email about winning a prize but being unable to log into the app or website to claim it. Another expressed their disappointment at not being able to access the National Lottery even after waiting for more than 24 hours. The situation remains unresolved, and many are hoping for a speedy resolution to this issue.
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