One of the best things about the UK comes from our cosmopolitanism. Nested so close to the EU, our choices in so many aspects of life far outstrip practically any other country on earth.
Whether looking at food, travel, business opportunities, and more, stepping outside of the nationwide doorstep is always a card that UK citizens have in their deck.
The same can be said for entertainment, such as the wide world of betting. This leads us to a common question we’ve seen circulating recently, in how it can be possible to play regional lotteries like the Irish lotto from home. The answer, as it turns out, is simpler than you might think.
Getting Started
Before getting into how players can engage, it’s necessary to first mention that the Irish lotto isn’t locked by region. This means that, no matter where in the world you live, from the UK to beyond, you can easily participate in the game without having to jump through any hoops.
While you’re not likely to see opportunities for playing the lottery down at the corner store, the online world is much more accessible. In simple terms, as long as you have an accepted online payment method, chances are you’ll be able to buy a ticket of such great lotteries like MultiLotto. But first, check the review about this brand.
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This system can be bought into with a simple credit card, though major digital payment systems like Neteller and Skrill are also accepted. Simply make sure you have currency available on your system of choice, head to a provider, make an account, buy a ticket, and you’re ready to go.
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When it comes to checking possible payouts, winnings again aren’t likely to be shared at most corner stores. Instead, players can visit the same sorts of sites that offer UK Lotto draw results to see if they’ve backed any winning numbers. Websites like this are dedicated to listing the UK lotto results and payouts, but they can also provide numbers and results for the Irish game and the different payout tiers. Updated instantly, such services can streamline betting and payouts into one easy-to-understand location
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To Keep in Mind
If you’re new to the online betting space, or just the lottery, there are a couple of factors that you’ll need to keep in mind. The first is that to withdraw any winnings you’re still going to need proof of identity and a valid bank account. Often these methods can require verification data like bank invoices and pictures of photo ID, so be sure to have these handy in case you hit it big.
The second major issue to consider is that of device safety. Though the websites which allow betting are perfectly safe, the same might not be true about your computer or phone. For this reason, we’d recommend regular scans using free malware checkers to ensure your device of choice is free of unwanted eyes. Again, this is simpler than it might seem, so don’t be discouraged.
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From this point, you know all you need to get involved. Just like in the physical game, the online method is remarkably easy to use, even for those not technologically inclined. Simply follow the steps carefully, be sure your device is clean, and you’ll be ready to go. Just consider visiting Ireland if you do win, as thanks for what their lotto did for you.
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Rare picture of David Bowie’s legendary one-off gig in Stockport unearthed
Danny Jones
A rare picture taken from the night of the late, great David Bowie’s legendary one-off gig in Stockport has been unearthed by a local whilst digging through his loft.
Imagine having that kind of history just squirrelled away in an attic…
As revealed by Stockport Music Story, after being supplied with the image by David Maynard, the snap was shared more than half a century on from the much-mythologised moment in Greater Manchester music history.
In fact, it was put on display and posted on social media quite literally 56 years to the day since Bowie played his only Stopfordian set on 27 April, 1970.
Maynard himself is featured in the newly discovered photograph (second from the left) and was one of the select and lucky few who were in the room for that very special show.
Organised by a group of teens on behalf of the Stockport Schools’ Students’ Union, the performance took place at the long-gone Poco a Poco music venue and club over in Heaton Chapel.
The storied space hosted many big names over the years – Gerry Marsden, Freddie Starr, Hank Marvin and more – but sadly closed in May of 1987 following a fire.
It went on to become the popular Hinds Head pub, which still serves punters to this day, but once had the honour of hosting a true artistic great and British icon.
For anyone wondering, this is indeed the same night on which David Robert Jones (yes, that’s Bowie‘s full birth name) missed his train home and had to sleep on the railway platform.
Here’s a BBC segment covering the tale back on its 55th anniversary in April 2025.
It may be a small and somewhat curious claim to fame, but native love the legend of it all nonetheless.
As for the other individuals pictured alongside him, Stockport Music Story (SMS) said: “The names of the people we know are David Maynard (2nd left), Roz Wood (3rd left), David Bowie, Bill Frost (2nd right), Stewart Rigby (right).”
They go on to add: “It would be amazing to find out who the other people in the photograph are and what they remember from that night.” We sincerely hope they do.
You can now see the plaque up close and personal at Stockport Station for yourselves and as for SMS’s growing archive of the region’s creative culture, you can find out tonnes more about other pieces of SK heritage right HERE.
Featured Images — David Maynard via Stockport Music Story/Stockport Council
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight FINALLY booked
Danny Jones
It seems like it’s official: Tyson Fury is finally set to fight Anthony Joshua – and it sounds like it’s happening this year.
Put it this way, it better be worth all the hype after all this time.
Arguably one of the most anticipated all-British bouts of the last few decades, the boxing match between Fury and Joshua is one that fight fans, and even those only occasionally interested in the sport, have been waiting to be booked for ages.
It got to a point where we almost started to think we’d never get to see it come to fruition whatsoever, but now promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that it’s all locked in.
As you can see, putting things in the simplest terms possible, the Matchroom Boxing boss said on social media: “Signed, sealed, delivered! AJ v Fury is on!”
This comes after a previous post, in which he wrote: “The biggest piece of business we’ve ever done, but more importantly, the one we’ve always wanted.
“Biggest year of AJ’s career coming up, the comeback is on.”
Tagging the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and co-founder of Zuffa Boxing, Turki Al-Sheikh, the government official looks to have recently held a major event in which he hosted several big sporting names.
It was already heavily expected that any potential clash would take place in the Middle East, and it now looks like nailed on that it will be part of the country’s annual ‘Riyadh Season’.
Although things have been relatively tight-lipped on Fury‘s side, ‘The Gypsy King’ did share a little reaction of his own online…
Still more of a teaser on his end than full verification, we hope they’re not going to lead us down the garden path on this one; boxing heads have waited long enough for this one.
The 37-year-old Manchester-born boxer returned to the ring after yet ANOTHER ‘retirement’ earlier this month, winning comfortably against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Meanwhile, Joshua, now 36, will be making his own comeback of sorts against Kristian Prenga on July 25 – this will also be taking place in Riyadh.
The Manc -
1st May 2021 
