First time buyer wins big

Sunderland fan Kevin bought matchday lottery tickets for the first time ahead of the win over Ipswich Town and he too was a winner! Kevin and his girlfriend Emma bagged £1,000 to help them in the run up to Christmas and cheer up what has been a pretty tough year. A regular at the Stadium of Light, Kevin admitted he’s never taken part in the lottery before but thought he’d have a go since playing online was an easier option for him. “I know it's not a fortune,” Kevin said, “but it really will mean I can relax a bit more about Christmas. “I never really played the previous half time lottery as it was never very convenient getting into the match in time after a few pints, but I decided to buy tickets for Ha’way and Play as a way to support the Foundation of Light since nobody can attend matches at the minute – and I’m pleased I did!” Tickets are now on sale ahead of Saturday’s game v Mansfield Town. There’s a minimum prize of £1,000 up for grabs and a runner up prize of £300 worth of Steve Cram Nike running gear. The jackpot wasn’t won on Tuesday night, so it will rollover, with £5,000 in the pot. The Ha’way and Play lottery offers more ways to play, more prizes to win and it’s a great way to support the football club’s official charity. Ha’way and Play Lottery:

• Buy tickets online at hawayandplay.com
• Tickets start at £5 with five chances to win
• Proceeds are split 50-50 between prize pots and supporting the Foundation
• Bonus chance of winning with a rollover jackpot each week
• Draw made during second half of each SAFC home game
• Winning number will be posted online, in the matchday programme and all entrants receive an email

Ha’way and Play will also offer opportunities to win additional prizes over the course of the season, including signed merchandise, mini-breaks and SAFC experiences. Fans can purchase tickets online in advance of each SAFC home game and up until half time. Once we return to the Stadium of Light, there will be sellers located in and around the ground that you can buy tickets from. Find out more about the lottery and buy your tickets at www.hawayandplay.com