A quantity of cash was stolen during hold-ups in lotto offices in Msida and Sta Lucija.
The hold-up in Msida took place in the morning and was followed by another at Misraħ Dorell, Sta Lucija, this evening.
The incident happened at 6.50 p.m. when two armed and hooded men entered the office and demanded the cash. A number of people who were inside were not injured.
A magisterial inquiry is under way.