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Why Should You Play The UK Lotto?


The UK National Lottery is the largest state regulated lottery game in the United Kingdom. And for the first time ever it’s multi-million jackpots are up for grabs for players outside of Europe.

Players from all over the world can play for the UK Lotto millions thanks to the Giant Lottos online lottery ticketing service.

What are the odds of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot?


It is estimated that over 1 million players win prizes in each UK National Lottery draw in Europe alone.
These prizes can range from a few quid all the up to the multi-million jackpots on the line in each UK National Lottery draw.

There is a 1-in-53 chance of winning the lowest prize tiers, and a 1-in-13,983,816 chance of winning the UK Lotto jackpot.

The UK National Lottery has average winning odds for their lower, third and second prize tiers. And average jackpot winning odds for the top prize.

Life-changing UK Lotto jackpots are waiting for you

While they may not reach the same billion dollar heights that the Mega Millions or USA Powerball do. The UK Lotto jackpots are still guaranteed to catapult you to ultra-rich status if you win them.
The UK National Lottery has a £2 million starting jackpot and will rollover until the jackpot cap is reached. The UK National Lottery jackpot is capped at £22 million. If nobody wins the jackpot once it has reached the cap it will roll down and claimed by the players who matched the most numbers.

How easy is it to win the UK National Lottery?

As with any lottery game, the UK Lotto has different winning odds when compared to other lotteries. It is easier to win than lotteries like the Powerball, but has worse winning odds than a lottery like the Irish Lotto.
To put this in perspective, the odds of winning the USA Powerball jackpot is around 1-in-292,000,000. Compared to the 1-in-13,000,000 odds of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot.
The UK Lotto has a number pool that ranges from 1-59. This number pool includes the range for the bonus ball number. You need to pick 6 lucky numbers from this number pool, this includes the bonus number.

Tips To Win The UK National Lottery


Players can use a few simple tips in order to improve their chances at taking home a UK National Lottery prize. But remember to keep them a secret.


Play in as many draws possible. This one may seem obvious; but the more tickets you play the better your chances are of winning. It is also to play as many tickets possible in a single draw rather than spread those tickets out over multiple draws.


Do not use calendar dates. It’s a very common strategy for lotto players to use calendar dates like birthdays. The problem with this is that calendar dates only reach up to 31. While many lottery number pools will go all the way up to 60.


Avoid number patterns. Another common strategy is playing number patterns like identical last numbers or a pattern on the number sheet. If we look at past UK National Lottery winning draws few have won jackpots using number patterns.

UK National Lottery Prizes And Jackpots

The UK National Lottery has a starting jackpot of £2 million and will rollover until it reaches the jackpot cap. The current UK Lotto jackpot cap is £22 million. But this amount has changed throughout the history of the lottery.
To win the UK National Lottery jackpot you need to match all six lucky numbers, this includes the bonus number.

The prizes you will win in the UK National Lottery are determined by how many lucky numbers you match. Check the table below to see the UK Lotto prize breakdown.

6 Numbers 1 in 45,000,000 Jackpot (minimum £2 million)
5 Numbers + Bonus Ball 1 in 7,300,000 7.30% of Prize Fund
5 Numbers 1 in 145,500 4.30% of Prize Fund
4 Numbers + Bonus Ball 1 in 17,896 2.8% of Prize Fund
4 Numbers 1 in 2,198 1.23% of Prize Fund


What is the UK National Lottery jackpot cap?

As of 2016 the Uk National Lottery jackpot cap is £22 million. If the jackpot cap is reached it will roll to one final draw where it must be won. If nobody wins the jackpot the prize money will then be awarded to those players who matched the most lucky numbers.
The 2016 jackpot cap changes came after years of the UK Lotto jackpot being capped at £50 million.

What is the biggest ever UK National Lottery jackpot?

The UK National Lottery jackpots are some of the biggest ever won across Europe. Below are some of the biggest ever UK National Lottery jackpots of all time.


January 2016 £66 million
February 2016 £32.5 million
June 1995 £22.5 million
July 2014 £20 million
May 1996 £14 million


How do you play the UK National Lottery online?

Any registered Giant Lottos player can play for and win official UK National Lottery prizes from their home country. After you have registered your free Giant Lottos account online you’re ready to start playing! Follow the below steps when playing the UK National Lottery online:

Choose how many UK National Lottery tickets you would like to play.

Decide how many UK National Lottery tickets you would like to play in the draw. You can play 3, 5, 10 or 20 ticket combinations. The more you play the bigger your chances are of winning!
There is a 3 ticket minimum in each UK National Lottery draw. There are UK National Lottery draws each Wednesday and Saturday.

Pick your UK National Lottery lucky numbers

You need to pick six lucky numbers for every UK National Lottery ticket that you are playing. This includes the bonus ball number. Each of these lucky numbers is from a number pool of 1-59, including the bonus ball.
The more lucky numbers you match the bigger your winnings are.

Finalise your payments and wait for that win!

After you’ve picked your lucky numbers for every UK National Lottery ticket. Click the ‘Checkout’ button and your tickets will be moved to the Shopping Cart section.
Your Shopping Cart will now have all your chosen lottery tickets. Now you can finalise your payment and enter your tickets for the upcoming draw. You will receive an email confirming your UK National Lottery entries. You will also receive another email on the day of the draw confirming your results and winnings.

Checking UK National Lottery Draw Times And Results Online

The UK National Lottery results are made available shortly after the draw. The UK National Lottery draws take place twice weekly. There is a draw every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 pm GMT.
The Uk National Lottery results are made available on Wednesday and Saturday shortly after the official draw. Your Wednesday or Saturday UK National Lottery results will be emailed to you shortly after the official results have been verified.
Players can check all past UK National Lottery results from our dedicated lottery results pages. We have UK National Lottery results dating back to 2017.
You also check the latest UK National Lottery results from the latest UK National Lottery draw pages.

Frequently Asked Questions


What time do UK National Lottery ticket sales close?

Ticket sales close shortly before the UK National Lottery draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. The draws take place at 9:30pm GMT with tickets sales closing around 9:15pm GMT.


How many numbers must I match to win the UK Lottery?
To take home the UK National Lottery jackpot you must match all 6 lucky numbers, which includes the bonus ball. Matching less numbers will still net you prizes like the massive tier two and tier three prizes.

Is it easy to win the UK National Lottery?

The UK National Lottery has an average chance at winning when compared to other lottery games. The odds of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot are 1-in-45,000,000. Which is better than other lotteries such as the Mega Millions.


Can I play the UK National Lottery from my home country?

Yes! When you register at Giant Lottos you can play and win a number of lotteries that may not be available in your home country. At Giant Lottos you can play and win official UK National Lottery prize amounts.


How much does the UK National Lottery cost to play?

It costs £3.99 for a single UK National Lottery play. If you are a registered Giant Lottos player you can take advantage of player-exclusive offers. Including where there are discounted tickets and other special offers.


How do I know if I’ve won the UK National Lottery?

All winners are notified via email, and their Giant Lottos account will be credited with their winnings. And if you’re lucky enough to bag that jackpot? A Giant Lottos account manager will contact you personally to deliver the good news!


Where can I play in the UK National Lottery?

If you are a registered Giant Lottos player you can play the UK National Lottery. And many other lottery games online from your home country. Play for and win multi-million pound prizes with only a few clicks.


How likely are you to win the UK Lottery?

The odds of winning one of the lowest tier prizes in the UK National Lottery is around 10-in-1. These are the smallest payouts in the UK National Lottery. The second tier prize winning odds are 1-in-7,300,000, these prizes can reach well into the multi-millions. The odds of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot are 1-in-45,000,000. The starting jackpot is £2 million and will increase through rollover until won.


Can I win the lottery with 2 numbers?

Matching 2 numbers could win you a lower-tier prize depending on which lottery game you are playing. There are also lottery syndicates or ticket bundles you could net you a win with matching fewer numbers.

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