PUNTERS looking to scoop a small fortune on a local lottery run by Lancaster City Football Club have been advised not to get confused with a new lottery scheme.

Lancaster City's popular Cash Line weekly draw has recently joined forces with Blackpool FCs Gold Bond to offer prices of up to £5,000.

But another scheme called Sporting Chance has been set up which club officials are worried may confuse local punters who believe their money is going to support Lancaster City FC.

A club spokesman said: "The proceeds of the Sporting Chance Cashline Draw will in no way benefit Lancaster City Football Club."

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