bello - I have to respond to your latest on two things.
1. As far as I am aware the FSA do not run any system of reimbursing disappointed shareholders!
2. Lottery funding was set up for "good causes" and not investing in high-risk marine salvage companies. Here's a quote for the Camelot website:
Quote>> As the licensed operator of the UK National Lottery, Camelot’s prime business objective is to maximise returns to the Good Causes in the most efficient and socially responsible way.
While Camelot is committed to raising money for the Good Causes designated by Parliament through the sale of National Lottery games, it is not responsible for distributing or awarding these funds.