UK Lotto FAQs

To play the UK Lotto, choose 6 numbers from 1 to 59. You can select your numbers manually or use the “Lucky Dip” for a randomly generated selection. You can play up to 7 lines of numbers in a single ticket.  For more detailed instructions, check out our How to Play UK Lotto guide.

The UK Lotto jackpot is the top prize you can win, which is awarded when you match all 6 numbers drawn. The jackpot can roll over if there is no winner, and it increases with each draw until someone wins.

The UK Lotto is drawn every Wednesday at 8:00pm and Saturday at around 8:15 pm. Results are announced shortly after the draw on our website.

The odds of winning the UK Lotto jackpot, matching all 6 numbers, are approximately 1 in 45 million. There are also lower prize tiers with better odds of winning.

You can check the UK Lotto results by visiting our website or by via our social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter.

No, UK Lotto winners must attend a public prize ceremony to claim major prizes, but they can choose to remain anonymous if they wish. Smaller prizes can be claimed without the need for public appearance.

For smaller prizes, you can claim directly through your National Lottery account or at an authorised retailer. For larger prizes, you may need to visit a designated National Lottery office or follow the official claims process. For full details on how to claim National Lottery prizes, visit our Claiming Prizes guide.

If no one wins the jackpot, the prize rolls over to the next draw, increasing the jackpot amount. However, there is a cap to the rollover, and if the cap is reached, the prize money will be redistributed to the lower prize tiers.

You have 180 days (approximately 6 months) from the date of the draw to claim your UK Lotto prize. After this period, unclaimed prizes are forfeited.

Yes, you can play the UK Lotto online via the official National Lottery website or app. You can buy tickets, select your numbers, and check results from the comfort of your own home.

Each UK Lotto line costs £2 to play. You can choose to play multiple lines, or enter multiple draws in advance for a higher cost.

If you play online, you’ll be notified of any winnings directly through your National Lottery account. For paper tickets, you can check the results and claim your prize at an authorised retailer if you win.

Yes, the UK Lotto occasionally has special draws like the Lotto Raffle, where additional prizes are given out. These often take place alongside regular draws or as part of a promotional event.

You must be physically located within the UK or the Isle of Man to play the UK Lotto. However, UK nationals living abroad can buy tickets via the official National Lottery website or app if they are temporarily in the UK.

If you lose a paper ticket, there is no way to claim the prize. However, if you play online, your tickets and winnings are automatically saved in your account, so there’s no risk of losing your entry.

Yes, you can play the UK Lotto on behalf of someone else. However, you are responsible for ensuring the ticket is safely purchased, stored, and claimed if the person wins.