Great Britain's national lottery
The UK National Lottery launched on 19 November 1994. In 2015 the number pool expanded from 49 to 59. Since 7 June 2026 every line takes part in two rounds per draw.
Choose 6 main numbers from 1 to 59. A Bonus Ball is also drawn, crucial for prize class 2. Draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays, each in two rounds with the same numbers. One line costs 2 pounds. The odds shown apply per line (both rounds combined).
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 correct | Jackpot (min. £2 Mio.) | 1 : 22.528.738 |
| 5 correct + Bonus | £1.000.000 | 1 : 3.754.790 |
| 5 correct | £1.000 | 1 : 72.208 |
| 4 correct | £50 | 1 : 1.091 |
| 3 correct | £10 | 1 : 48 |
| 2 correct | £1 | 1 : 5,4 |
5 correct + Bonus Ball always wins exactly 1 million pounds.
LottoAnalyzer analyses all UK Lotto draws.
National Lottery is the umbrella brand. UK Lotto is the flagship game alongside EuroMillions and Thunderball.
Official participation is through the retailers and platforms of the lottery's home country. Courier services buy tickets for players abroad; check beforehand whether this is permitted in your country.
In the UK yes. German taxpayers should check with their tax office.