I would have hoped for an official statement from the Club sometime in the past fortnight, since Agents have been told to stop collecting by those running the Lottery currently (reportedly on instruction from the Advisory Board) and that the Draw on Friday 14th May 2010 will be the last.

No announcement, nothing on the website even though the site has been updated with other information.

Can the Club afford to say nothing and let those who have been paying in just walk away?

As an Agent I expected that something would be communicated and in fairness we shouldn't have to chase a statement from the Club.

I have just received a letter fom Carl Hall at the Dons that the lottery is to be run back in-house and that the present organisers will no longer be involved and a new lottery will be re-launched very shortly

Finally, something. But in reality, as decisions were taken weeks ago, communications should have been made weeks ago and there may have been some chance of continuity. Now, it's a fair assumption that many former contributors will be lost.

Just had a phone call to advise that the Final Draw for the existing lottery will take place this tea-time in the Drum Public House, Bentley at approx 5.15pm.

Just got back from the Drum where I was asked to do the final 6-ball draw. Apparently, if I haven't made someone rich that way a random draw will take place.

why has it stopped? what happens to the standing orders i and others have?

I donot think it has stopped , the club have taken over the running of the Lottery. We have a new Lottery manager his name is Mark Wilson he starts work Friday 14/05/10. You can E Mail him on wmark672@aol.co.uk. hope this helps .

I donot think it has stopped , the club have taken over the running of the Lottery. We have a new Lottery manager his name is Mark Wilson he starts work Friday 14/05/10. You can E Mail him on wmark672@aol.co.uk. hope this helps .

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I have cancelled my tanding Order as I assume that we will be contacted to set up a new standing order to a different bank account

Quote: weighman "I donot think it has stopped , the club have taken over the running of the Lottery. We have a new Lottery manager his name is Mark Wilson he starts work Friday 14/05/10. You can E Mail him on Paul, Unfortunately, the letter from the Club hardly makes that clear. There is no mention of Mark Wilson and no specifics about timescales so it is no surprise that there is some confusion. I am guessing that you are aware of this information having made enquiries, but it would have been (in my opinion at least) more beneficial to have had some continuity which certainly isn't the case now. Unfortunately, as the only information received until this Wednesday evening (letter dated 11 May) was that the 'lottery will close down after the draw on May 13/14', I have spent this week advising people that I do not need to collect from them anymore as there are no future draws that I am aware of. As I said previously, an earlier statement from the Club may have at least led to some continuity. Gary.

Quote: weighman "I donot think it has stopped , the club have taken over the running of the Lottery. We have a new Lottery manager his name is Mark Wilson he starts work Friday 14/05/10. You can E Mail him on Paul, Unfortunately, the letter from the Club hardly makes that clear. There is no mention of Mark Wilson and no specifics about timescales so it is no surprise that there is some confusion. I am guessing that you are aware of this information having made enquiries, but it would have been (in my opinion at least) more beneficial to have had some continuity which certainly isn't the case now. Unfortunately, as the only information received until this Wednesday evening (letter dated 11 May) was that the 'lottery will close down after the draw on May 13/14', I have spent this week advising people that I do not need to collect from them anymore as there are no future draws that I am aware of. As I said previously, an earlier statement from the Club may have at least led to some continuity. Gary.

Gary all I know is that I E Mailed Carl about the Lottery , he replied then I got an EMail from Mark Wilson !

The sooner he gets started and informs agents the better , I have carried on collecting at the moment

Hi guys, Thought it best to reply on line. I will be taking over the lottery with effect from Monday. If I could ask all agents to carry on collecting as normal and I will be in touch on Monday. I will ensure that we speak early next week. In the meantime, if you could e-mail me your contact details to wmark672@aol.com, then I will be in touch asap. The lottery has a huge role to play for the Dons and I look forward to receiving your input. If you have any ideas or feedback, please email me and we can discuss from there. Thanks for your support - speak to you soon! Mark

Hi guys, Thought it best to reply on line. I will be taking over the lottery with effect from Monday. If I could ask all agents to carry on collecting as normal and I will be in touch on Monday. I will ensure that we speak early next week. In the meantime, if you could e-mail me your contact details to wmark672@aol.com, then I will be in touch asap. The lottery has a huge role to play for the Dons and I look forward to receiving your input. If you have any ideas or feedback, please email me and we can discuss from there. Thanks for your support - speak to you soon! Mark

I have had an exchange of e-mails with Carl Hall on the subject of the Lottery. We both hopefully now understand each others position and I have stated that I will make no further comment on the Forum.

Upto date news on the Lottery see www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk

Upto date news on the Lottery see www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk

200 pound is that top prize for this week because its just starting up or is it going to be capped at that every week?

The outgoings depend on the income generated .

Hope Mark makes a success of the Lottery.


We need more fans contributing & if more possible more fans being Agents.