Struggling new British lottery operator Chariot unveiled a £2.6m (€3.79m) rescue package today after disappointing ticket sales left the company in turmoil.

A new rival to the British national lottery was on a roll today after the value of the company jumped by £1.6m (€2.3m) on its first day on the stock market.

A rival to the National Lottery which claims it will offer better odds of winning and higher contributions to charity was today preparing to list on the stock market in London.