UK National Lottery — Wednesday & Saturday
UK National Lottery — Results & Guide
The UK National Lottery Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Check the latest winning numbers, bonus ball and Millionaire Maker code — and find out how to play from anywhere in the world.
Current Jackpot: £4 Million
Finding the best way to play for your location…
Play via the National Lottery
You're in the UK — play directly through the National Lottery website or app. £2 per line, Wednesday and Saturday draws.
Play UK Lotto from anywhere
You can participate in UK Lotto from outside the UK through a licensed lottery concierge service — they purchase official tickets on your behalf.
Latest UK Lotto Results
Most recent draw — Wednesday & Saturday
Winning Numbers
| Numbers Matched | Prize (£) | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jackpot Rolled Over | 0 |
| 5+B | £1,000,000.00 | 1 |
| 5 | £1,750.00 | 27 |
| 4 | £140.00 | 2,377 |
| 3 | £30.00 | 60,149 |
| 2 | £2.00 | 592,056 |
Results provided via partner API. Always verify with the National Lottery.
About UK National Lottery Lotto
The UK National Lottery Lotto is the flagship game of Camelot's National Lottery, launched in 1994. It remains one of the most played lottery games in the world. Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday evening, with results published immediately after each draw.
Players pick 6 numbers from 1 to 59. Six main numbers and one bonus ball are drawn. The bonus ball only affects the second prize tier — matching 5 main numbers plus the bonus ball wins more than a standard 5-number match. All UK lottery prizes are completely tax-free.
Every draw also includes the Millionaire Maker raffle, which guarantees at least one player wins £1 million regardless of whether anyone matches all six main numbers. A unique code on every ticket is entered into the raffle automatically — no extra cost involved. Fewer tickets purchased in any given draw means better odds of winning — something that sometimes works in players' favour when jackpots are modest and ticket sales are lower.
UK Lotto Prize Tiers
Prize amounts for tiers 2–4 are pari-mutuel and vary per draw.
How to Play UK Lotto
Six numbers, one bonus ball, one guaranteed millionaire
Pick 6 Numbers
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 59. Use Lucky Dip for a random selection. Each line costs £2. You can play multiple lines and set up a subscription.
Watch for the Bonus Ball
A bonus ball is drawn after the six main numbers from the same pool. It only affects second prize — 5 main numbers plus bonus ball wins more than 5 numbers alone.
Your Millionaire Maker Code
Every ticket includes an automatic Millionaire Maker raffle code. One code is drawn per draw — that player wins £1 million guaranteed, regardless of their main numbers.
Watch the Draw
Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday evening. Results published immediately and updated here automatically after each draw.
Claim Tax-Free
All UK lottery prizes are completely tax-free. Online players have winnings credited automatically. Match 2 and win £2 — or a free Lucky Dip for the next draw.
📋 Key National Lottery Changes
- 2013 — Price increase: Ticket price rose from £1 to £2 per line, a controversial but ultimately stable change that increased prize values significantly.
- October 2015 — Number pool expanded: The main ball pool increased from 1–49 to 1–59, lengthening jackpot odds but also increasing jackpot values through longer rollover periods.
- October 2015 — Millionaire Maker launched: A guaranteed £1 million raffle prize was added to every draw — meaning every draw creates at least one millionaire regardless of jackpot outcome.
- Match 2 prize: Players matching 2 numbers win a £2 fixed prize — effectively a free ticket refund — rather than a Lucky Dip as in earlier versions.
- Better odds when fewer play: Lotto is partly pari-mutuel — fewer tickets sold in a given draw means better individual odds of winning the jackpot. This is worth bearing in mind on smaller jackpot draws.
UK Lotto Questions
The most common questions answered
The Millionaire Maker is a raffle that runs automatically alongside every UK Lotto draw at no extra cost. Every ticket receives a unique raffle code, and one code is drawn at random — that player wins £1 million guaranteed, regardless of how their main numbers performed. This means every single Lotto draw creates at least one millionaire.
In October 2015 the National Lottery expanded the main ball pool from 1–49 to 1–59. This lengthened the jackpot odds — making the jackpot harder to win — but also increased the average jackpot size significantly because prizes rollover more frequently. The change was controversial but resulted in larger prizes for jackpot winners. The Millionaire Maker raffle was added at the same time to ensure every draw produced a winner.
Yes — players outside the UK can participate in UK Lotto through a licensed lottery concierge service. These services purchase official tickets on your behalf from within the UK and notify you of any wins. All UK lottery prizes are tax-free, though your home country may tax lottery winnings under local law — always seek independent advice for large prizes.
Yes — all UK National Lottery prizes are completely tax-free in the UK. You receive the full prize amount with no deductions. If you are based outside the UK and playing through a concierge service, your home country's tax laws may apply to lottery winnings — this varies by country and you should seek independent advice for significant wins.
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