Popular name for the machine that randomly selects winning Premium Bonds numbers in Britain (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "Premium Bonds selector" , "- (the Fastest Milkman in the West) (Benny Hill)" , "Man - chooses Premium Bond winners" , "Eric's other half" , "___ Wise, d. 1999" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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