In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to play the People’s Postcode Lottery:
1. Understand the Prizes, Draw types and Odds
The Postcode Lottery offers a unique approach to lottery gaming, where your postcode acts as your ticket. With several prize categories and frequent draws, this lottery gives players multiple ways to win each week. From daily cash prizes to the monthly Postcode Millions, each draw type offers a different prize pool and winning odds based on the participating postcodes and tickets.
Below is a breakdown of each prize category and the odds of winning in the People’s Postcode Lottery:
Daily Prizes
- Prize: £1,000 per ticket
- Draw: Monday to Friday, with 20 postcodes selected per draw.
- Odds: Dependent on the number of participating postcodes and tickets across the UK, as all players with the winning postcode receive the prize.
Weekly Prizes
- Prize: Share of £1,000,000 per postcode
- Draw: Every Saturday, one postcode drawn
- Odds: Based on the total pool of postcodes, as each player in the winning postcode shares the prize equally.
Street Prizes
- Prize: £30,000 per ticket in the winning postcode; additional prizes of £15 and £10 awarded to thousands of other tickets
- Draw: Every Sunday
- Odds: Determined by the number of tickets and postcodes, as winners are selected from across the UK.
Postcode Millions
- Prize: Share of £3 Million prize pot
- Draw: Monthly, with one postcode sector selected
- Odds: Variable odds based on postcode sector, with the prize amount also varying by the winning ticket’s exact postcode and the number of tickets per player.
An Unforgettable Year
- Prize: £12,000 per month for one year, plus optional travel experiences
- Draw: Monthly, with one winning postcode selected
- Odds: Similar to other postcode-specific draws, with odds depending on the number of postcodes entered in the draw.
2. Know the Draw Times
The results for an entire month are generated simultaneously, typically on the first Wednesday of the month. These results are then revealed gradually, with one announced each day across the month at around 10:00 am.
3. Discover the Cost of your Tickets
People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery. Players sign up with their postcode and pay £12 per month. They are automatically entered into every draw and prizes are announced every day of the month. A player can have a maximum of six tickets in one draw, which would cost £72 a month.
4. Find Out How to Register to Play
The simplest way to buy People’s Postcode Lottery tickets is to sign up to play online securely via the official website postcodelottery.co.uk. You can also buy tickets by calling People’s Postcode Lottery freephone number at 0808 109 8765, where the Customer Experience team will assist you with the setup.
Most players opt for monthly payments through Direct Debit, a convenient option that requires minimal maintenance, ensuring your subscription remains active without needing frequent updates.
5. Wait for the Draw and Check the Results
Once you have your subscription up and running, all that’s left is to wait for the draw. Check the Postcode Lottery results to ensure you don’t miss any winnings. If you prefer, you can use our online Postcode Lottery results checker: enter your postcode, and we’ll tell you instantly if you’ve won.
6. Claim Your Winnings
Congratulations if you’re one of the fortunate winners! For top prize winners, a People’s Postcode Lottery Ambassador will personally deliver your cheque. If you’re not available at home or have won a smaller prize, rest assured—your winnings will still reach you! For more details on how to claim your prize, visit the Claiming Prizes page.
