UK Lotto
United Kingdom
UK Lotto is the original British National Lottery, launched in 1994. With a guaranteed jackpot of at least £2 million and weekly draws, it's Britain's most popular lottery.
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Check your UK Lotto numbers against historical draws
Latest result
fromWinning numbers · Round 1
Jackpot
£2M
Recent draws
Wednesday & Saturday
20:00 GMT
£66 Million
2016
1:45,057,474
1:9.3
How to Play
- 1Choose 6 numbers from 59 (1-59)
- 2Draws are held Wednesday and Saturday
- 3Match 2+ numbers to win
- 4Bonus Ball increases prizes in certain tiers
Prize Tiers
| Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Correct | 1:45,057,474 | Jackpot |
| 2 | 5 + Bonus | 1:7,509,579 | ~£1,000,000 |
| 3 | 5 Correct | 1:144,415 | ~£1,750 |
| 4 | 4 Correct | 1:2,180 | ~£140 |
| 5 | 3 Correct | 1:97 | ~£30 |
| 6 | 2 Correct | 1:10.3 | Free Lucky Dip |
History
The UK National Lottery launched on November 19, 1994. The first jackpot winner received £5.9 million. In 2015, the format changed from 6 from 49 to 6 from 59.
FAQ
- What is the minimum jackpot?
- The minimum jackpot is £2 million and can grow up to £22 million on rollovers.
- What is the Bonus Ball?
- The Bonus Ball is an additional number drawn that enables higher prizes when you match 5 numbers.
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