Prizes & Odds

From 1st February 2024 operation of the National Lottery draws transferred to Allwyn Entertainment.

Allwyn are planning to make changes to Lotto Draws and other draws may also be subject to change. However, these plans were delayed due to delays in the transfer process. Details will be added to this page whenever changes are made.
No changes published as at 17th January 2026.

Accuracy

This information is subject to change at any time. Some are prize information is based on averages and not exact amounts.

EuroMillions

Tue & Fri 8:45pm

Draw Cost: £2.50

5 numbers from 1-50 and 2 numbers from 1-12

Prizes are averages and estimates - actual prizes may vary.
£1/odds ratios are very low, however 1 entry for each draw is being guaranteed due to the Millionaire Maker Raffle.
Odds of winning a prize approx 13-1

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EuroMillions Hot Picks

Entries are based on the main draw

Draw Cost: £1.50

Numbers from 1-50
HotPicks £1/odds ratios are very good.

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Lotto

Wed & Sat 8:00pm

From 7th November 2020, Lotto prizes will cascade down if the Jackpot is not won after 5 rollovers, increasing all prizes.

Draw Cost: £2.00

6 numbers from 1-59

Prizes are averages and estimates - actual prizes may vary.
Match 2 Prize paid out as Lucky Dip Ticket for the next draw, with prizes counting back to the original draw in the event of membership changes.
The £1/odds ratios are fairly good, especially compared to all other National Lottery draws. Odds of winning a prize approx 9.3-1

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Lotto Hot Picks

Entries are based on the main draw

Draw Cost: £1.00

Numbers from 1-59

HotPicks £1/odds ratios are very good.

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Thunderball

Tue & Fri 8:00pm, Wed & Sat 8:15pm

Draw Cost: £1.00

5 numbers from 1-39 and 1 number from 1-14

£1/odds are reasonable for the lower prizes but the odds for higher wins are not very good. Odds of winning a prize approx 13-1

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Set for Life

Mon & Thu 8:00pm

Draw Cost: £1.50

5 numbers from 1-47 and 1 number from 1-10

NO CURRENT ENTRIES DUE TO POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS IN THE EVENT OF A JACKPOT WIN

Match 5 and Match 5 + Life Ball prizes paid £10,000 per month, for 1 or 30 years respectively.
£1/odds are not great for mid range prizes. Odds of winning a prize approx 12.4-1
Used: Apr 2019 to May 2020, Jun 2021 to Mar 2022, Jul to Aug 2023.

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