How do I start a Syndicate that anyone can join online?
There are two types of Syndicates, private and open. Private means people can join by your invitation only, whereas open Syndicates are available for anyone who visits the website to join. Initially, the only option available when creating a new Syndicate is private membership. The ability to create an open Syndicate is only given to those who have successfully administered a private Syndicate on this website for at least 12 months. We have put this restriction in place so that potential new members can feel confident that the Syndicate they are joining is being managed be an able and trusted administrator.
Can I be a Member or Administrator of more than one Syndicate?
Yes you can! There is no restrictions on the number of Syndicates you can start or be a member of. When you are part of multiple Syndicates, you will be given the option of which Syndicate to go to when you log in.
How do members pay money to add to their balances?
My Lotto Syndicate Manager does not collect or pay out money, rather it is a tool for managing your Syndicate. The Syndicate Administrator will still need to collect Member Payments and payout any winnings. It is recommended that the Syndicate Administrator set up a bank account for this purpose.
Why do you discourage adding or updating a draw after the draw has taken place?
An important reason for creating this website was to avoid any situation where a win could be covered up or not reporting truthfully. Money can do funny things to people! When you add or change draw information after the fact, the Syndicate loses that transparency. The website works best when draws are uploaded before the draw takes place.
Why can’t I change the Syndicate type?
Each Syndicate type behaves quite differently, and changing between one type and the other would be a complicated process. To save confusion and the possibility of things going wrong, we have disabled the ability to switch. If you do want to go from a Shared Cost Syndicate to Taking Turns or visa versa, we suggest deleting the current Syndicate and starting a new Syndicate with the new type.