Set for Life FAQs

Set for Life is a unique UK lottery game where players have the chance to win £10,000 per month for 30 years. The game offers a long-term, guaranteed income for winners, making it a popular choice for many.

To play Set for Life, choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 47 and 1 Life Ball from 1 to 10. You can manually select your numbers or use the “Lucky Dip” option for a random selection.

Each Set for Life play costs £1.50 per line. You can enter multiple lines or play in multiple draws, increasing the cost accordingly.

Set for Life draws take place every Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM (UK time). The winning numbers are revealed shortly after the draw.

The Life Ball is an additional number drawn from a separate set of 10 numbers (1 to 10). This ball is crucial for determining whether you win the top prize. Visit our Set for Life odds of winning page to see more details of the different prize tiers and winning odds in this game.

You can check the results of the Set for Life draw directly on our website or through our Facebook and Twitter social media profiles.

If no one wins the £10,000 per month for 30 years prize, the prize money rolls over to the next draw until someone wins it.

If you play online and win a smaller prize, it will be automatically credited to your National Lottery account. If you win a major prize, you will need to follow the official claiming process, which may require verification and in-person visits.

Winners of large prizes, such as the £10,000 per month for 30 years, are usually required to appear publicly as part of the official National Lottery process. However, smaller prizes may allow for anonymity.

You have 180 days (approximately 6 months) from the date of the draw to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed within this time frame, it will be forfeited.

The odds of winning the £10,000 per month prize (5 + Life Ball) are 1 in 15,339,390. Visit our winning odds page to discover the odds of winning for each prize tier in Set for Life.

Yes, you can play Set for Life online through the official National Lottery website or mobile app, which allows you to choose your numbers, check results, and manage your account.

To play Set for Life, you must be in the UK or Isle of Man.

In the UK, lottery winnings are not subject to income tax. However, if you decide to invest or transfer your winnings, you may be liable for taxes on the investment income or capital gains.