Lotto – Everything you need to know about the National Lottery!

Lotto is the National Lottery’s flagship game. With thousands of UK players winning prizes every draw, it’s no wonder why it’s more popular than ever. Whether you’re an expert, or new to the classic, this handy Q&A might come in handy!

What is Lotto?

First introduced in 1994, the National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery of the United Kingdom. Now the nation’s favourite game, millions have been won in prizes. And millions more have been raised for good causes across the country.

 

Where do I buy Lotto tickets?

Lotto tickets can be bought online from the National Lottery website, or from authorised National Lottery retailers across the UK.

 

How much does it cost to play Lotto?

Lotto tickets can be purchased from £2. Ticket prices can vary depending on the number of lines played.

 

How do I win Lotto?

To win the jackpot you must match 6 main numbers. Match 5 main numbers plus the Bonus ball to win £1 million. Match 5 main numbers to win £1,750. 4 main numbers to win £140. 3 main numbers to win £30. And match 2 numbers to win the Free Lucky Dip.

 

When does the Lotto draw close?

Ticket sales close at 7:30pm on the evenings of their respective draw. Ticket sales reopen for the next commencing draw at 9:00am the following morning.

 

When can I buy a Lotto ticket?

Online ticket sales close at 11:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30pm on Wednesday and Saturday.

 

When is the Lotto draw?

Draws take place twice a week at approximately 8:30pm on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

 

How can I watch the Lotto draw?

You can watch the Lotto draws on the National Lottery website, or on the Latest Draws playlist on their official YouTube channel, at 7:45pm every Wednesday and Saturday.

 

Where can I find Lotto results?

You can find the latest Lotto results, as well as results for previous draws right here on lotteryresults.co.uk.

 

How do I claim Lotto Prize?

If you bought your ticket from a retailer, you can claim prizes up to £500 from the retailer at their discretion. You can redeem prizes up to £500 from a designated post office with a National Lottery terminal, or by post. You can redeem prizes up to £50,000 from a designated post office with National Lottery terminal, by post, or at some National Lottery retailers on the Isle of Man. For prizes £50,000 and over, you’ll need to claim in person, by first calling the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50.

If you played online using Direct Debit, and your prize is £50,000 and below, your associated bank account will receive the winnings. For prizes £50,000 and over, you must claim your prize in person by calling the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50.

If you played online without using Direct Debit, and your prize is up to £500 your National Lottery account will receive the winnings. If your prize is up to £30,000, you will need to confirm that the debit card registered to your National Lottery account can receive the winnings. For prizes £50,000 and over, you must claim your prize in person by calling the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50.