"Unlike the National Lottery and many charity lotteries, who have been able to continue making their prize draws due to their operations being primarily funded by online and direct debit payments, the revenue from the Super Draw Lotto comes from a variety of different channels, of which some of it depends on social interaction.

"The deferred weekly draws will be made as soon as possible when the office reopens, on a Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, until we have caught up and all the draws are up to date.

"If you participate in the Super Draw Lotto paying by either bank standing order, bank direct debit or recurring debit card, please continue making your regular payment.

"No one who has maintained their payments in this way will be disadvantaged and participants will be entered for all deferred draws.

"For participants who pay by a door to door collector, an agent, or in the office, you will be contacted when the office reopens and if you wish, you will be able to make all your outstanding payments which will ensure you are eligible for entry to the multiple weekly deferred draws as described above.

"Until then, to our supporters we wish you well, look after yourselves and keep safe."