UK National Lotto Winning Numbers & Results

Next draw date not updated

Ad

Lotto Past Results and Winning Numbers

Draw Date Winning Numbers Draw Price

Wednesday, 17th April 2024

  • 11
  • 26
  • 28
  • 31
  • 35
  • 39
  • 40
GBP 4 Million

Saturday, 13th April 2024

  • 17
  • 26
  • 31
  • 33
  • 45
  • 48
  • 47
GBP 2 Million

Wednesday, 10th April 2024

  • 9
  • 19
  • 24
  • 31
  • 39
  • 56
  • 55
GBP 7.5 Million

Saturday, 6th April 2024

  • 10
  • 12
  • 14
  • 17
  • 20
  • 29
  • 33
GBP 5.4 Million

Wednesday, 3rd April 2024

  • 3
  • 32
  • 38
  • 41
  • 46
  • 48
  • 40
GBP 4 Million

Saturday, 30th March 2024

  • 15
  • 16
  • 19
  • 37
  • 49
  • 51
  • 17
GBP 2 Million

Wednesday, 27th March 2024

  • 1
  • 3
  • 22
  • 27
  • 42
  • 48
  • 9
GBP 11.6 Million

Saturday, 23rd March 2024

  • 7
  • 15
  • 41
  • 43
  • 45
  • 50
  • 28
GBP 8.9 Million

Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • 8
  • 10
  • 14
  • 25
  • 29
  • 35
  • 32
GBP 7.5 Million

Saturday, 16th March 2024

  • 11
  • 16
  • 18
  • 35
  • 44
  • 45
  • 51
GBP 5.4 Million

Lotto Jackpot History

How to Claim Your UK National Lotto Winnings

Winners of the UK National Lotto must keep their tickets safe to claim their prize. If your ticket is damaged or lost you can contact the UK National Lotto for assistance. The way in which you claim your lotto winnings will depend on how much money you’ve won and where you’re playing from.

Smaller prizes will be paid out in cash at any participating stores that sell lottery tickets. If you’ve played online, smaller prizes will automatically be paid out into your e-wallet. Mid to large prizes have to be claimed at your local post office. Take a look at the table below for more information on claiming prizes from the UK National Lottery:

Type of Ticket Prize Value Payment Location Payment Method
E-ticket £500 Online Immediate EFT
Paper ticket £500 Retailer Immediate EFT
E-ticket and paper ticket £50,000 Retailer and Online Local post office will EFT you your money.
E-ticket and paper ticket Prizes over £50,000 Retailer and Online Must claim your prize in person at the National UK Lottery head office.

To claim bigger prizes, ensure you have your proof of identity to show that you are the sole owner of your ticket and the winner. You’ll also need to fill out a claims form to hand in to the National Lottery. Be sure to claim your prize within the 180-day grace period.

Odds of Winning UK National Lotto

The chances of winning the jackpot by matching all six numbers are approximately 1 in 45 million. However, there are smaller prizes available for matching fewer numbers, with odds ranging from 1 in 10 for matching just two numbers to 1 in 2,000 for matching four numbers plus a bonus number.

On the other hand, the odds of winning the UK National Lotto are more favorable than other major lotteries around the world such as the US Powerball. In the table below, you’ll see what your odds are for winning any prizes:

Main numbers Bonus ball Prize Odds
6 Jackpot 1:45,057,474
5 1 £1 million 1:7,509,579
5 £1,750 1:144,415
4 1 £140 1:2,180
3 £30 1:97
2 Free Lotto Lucky Dip 1:10.3

Lotto Hot and Cold Numbers

How Many Draws? Hot Numbers Cold Numbers
10
  • 11
  • 16
  • 14
  • 31
  • 35
  • 1
  • 2
  • 17
  • 20
  • 27
20
  • 3
  • 19
  • 28
  • 31
  • 45
  • 6
  • 4
  • 12
  • 22
  • 26
30
  • 1
  • 19
  • 28
  • 33
  • 45
  • 5
  • 3
  • 6
  • 17
  • 23
50
  • 1
  • 26
  • 28
  • 34
  • 45
  • 6
  • 2
  • 10
  • 7
  • 8
100
  • 3
  • 15
  • 28
  • 37
  • 42
  • 18
  • 6
  • 5
  • 9
  • 19

How Do You Win the Jackpot in the UK National Lotto?

In order to win the UK National Lotto you must match all six numbers in the draw. If you want to boost your chances of winning the jackpot prize, consider joining a lottery syndicate so you can buy more tickets and save money.

Additionally, you should try other lottery strategies such as creating your own lottery number combinations. Use a wheeling system or create your own lottery algorithm through Excel. And of course you increase your chances of winning if you play more.

FAQs

How do you play UK National Lotto?

To play the UK National Lotto, you first need to select six numbers from a pool of 1 to 59. You can choose your numbers manually or opt for a Lucky Dip, which randomly generates numbers for you. You can play online, in-store, or by using the National Lottery app.

The cost per line is £2, and you can play up to seven lines per ticket.

What time is the UK National Lotto Draw?

The UK National Lotto Draw takes place twice a week, on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm and Saturdays at 7:45 pm. The draw can be watched on various channels including BBC One, YouTube, and the official National Lottery website.

What is the cut-off time for UK National Lotto?

If you’re purchasing tickets online, the cut-off time is 7:30 pm on the day of the draw. However, if you’re purchasing tickets in person at a retailer, the cut-off time may vary and it’s recommended to check with the specific retailer for their cut-off time. Purchasing tickets after the cut-off time will result in the tickets being entered into the following draw.

How do they select the numbers in UK National Lotto?

The numbers in the UK National Lotto are selected through a random drawing process using a machine called a Random Number Generator (RNG). The RNG is tested and verified by independent auditors to ensure that the numbers are selected in a completely random and unbiased manner. The machine generates six main numbers and one bonus number, which are then announced during the live draw.

Do you have to live in the UK to play the National Lottery? 

No, you don’t have to live in the UK to play the National Lottery. There are online lottery sites too, so you can play the UK National Lottery through platforms like TheLotter. To play through these sites you must create a profile on the platform and you can also claim your prize money from them.

Does the UK National Lotto tax players? 

No, winners are not taxed on their lottery winnings. This means that if you win the UK National Lottery the full winnings are yours to keep. However, it should be noted that this lottery doesn’t offer annuity options. So your winnings will always be paid out in a lump sum.