UK Lottery

How to play UK Lottery Online?

When you think of the United Kingdom, the first thing that might come to your mind is the glamorous British Royal family or those delicious fish and chips. Maybe next time you think of the land of the Union Jack, the enthralling UK National Lottery should cross your mind.

The British Lottery is the country’s longest-running lottery game. Its first draw was held on November 19, 1994, and it has grown in strength and popularity ever since. If you want to play the UK National Lottery online and stand a chance to win a life-changing UK Lottery jackpot,

This is what you need to do;

Sign in to your Lotto247 account. If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create your account with us first.
After you have created your Lotto247 account, you can use one of our various safe and secure payment methods to deposit funds into it.
Once the funds reflect in your account, you can now buy your UK Lotto ticket and play the UK National Lottery online.

To play UK National Lottery online, you have to;

Choose six (6) numbers from a pool of 59 possible numbers.

You can choose your lucky numbers manually or use the Lotto247 Quick Pick method. The Quick Pick method uses a random number generator to select your lucky numbers.

When you play the UK Lottery online on Lotto247, there are numerous benefits for you to enjoy;

You can buy your UK Lotto ticket and play the UK National Lottery online without leaving the comfort of your home or office.
There is an increased level of security when you buy your ticket on Lotto247. Your tickets are safely stored in your Lotto247 account and cannot be lost, stolen or damaged.

After every draw, your lucky numbers are automatically checked against the winning numbers. If you matched the winning numbers and won the jackpot or any other prize, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account.

When to play the UK Lottery?

When you play the UK Lottery, you have two (2) chances every week to win the jackpot or other prizes. The UK lottery draw is held every Wednesday and Saturday at 21:00 (BST) and is broadcast live on BBC One.

You can buy your UK Lotto tickets anytime on Lotto247 and play the UK National Lottery online until an hour before the draw. After every draw, the results are immediately updated. To check the winning numbers, visit the UK Lottery results page.

More Information about UK Lottery:

What is the UK Lottery?

The UK Lottery was launched on November 19, 1994. Initially, it held its draw once a week on a Saturday night, and it used the 6/49 ball format.

Due to its resounding success, in 1997, a Wednesday draw was introduced. Five (5) years later, in 2002, it was renamed simply to “Lotto”. The ball pool increased from 49 to 59 in 2015, including introducing a new prize tier, matching two (2) main numbers.

Another change implemented was the introduction of a four (4) jackpot rollover cap. There have been a handful of triple rollovers in this game, not forgetting quadruple rollovers.

In October 2013, more changes we ushered in. The jackpot values for both Wednesday and Saturday draws were increased, including those for the bottom two (2) prizes tier. Additionally, the prize for matching three (3) numbers doubled.

After a double jackpot rollover on Saturday, January 6 1996, the British Lottery recorded its biggest jackpot win, £42 million (approximately US $59 million). Ten (10) years later, on January 9, 2016, this record was broken when two (2) lucky winners shared the £66 million (approximately US $92 million) jackpot.

Can I play the UK Lottery from overseas?

Thanks to the convenience of the internet, you don’t need to be physically in the United Kingdom to play the UK Lottery, as you can play it from anywhere in the world.

You will need to be 18 years or older to buy UK Lotto tickets online on Lotto247.

How to win the UK Lottery Jackpot?

During the draw, six (6) main numbers are selected randomly from a pool of 59 possible numbers. The Bonus Ball is also picked from the remaining 53 numbers.

You will need to match all six (6) main numbers drawn to win the jackpot. There are also prizes for matching two (2), three (3), four (4) or five (5) numbers, including for matching five (5) numbers and the Bonus Ball.

UK Lottery Prize Table

MATCHING NUMBER	PRIZE VALUE
Six (6) numbers	£2 million for the Wednesday draw. £3.8 million for the Saturday draw.
Five (5) numbers + Bonus Ball	£1 million per winner
Five (5) numbers	£1,750 per winner
Four (4) numbers	£140 per winner
Three (3) numbers	£30 per winner
Two (2) numbers	Free lotto ticket

UK Lottery Jackpot Pay-out Options

After winning the UK Lottery jackpot, there is one (1) payment option available, the lump-sum option. With the lump-sum payout option, your winnings are paid out to you immediately.

Under exceptional circumstances, Lotto247 reserves the right to pay the winning jackpot total in the form of an annuity payout.

UK Lottery Jackpot Rollovers

Unlike other famous lottery games, the UK Lottery has a four (4) jackpot rollover cap. If by the 4th draw the jackpot is not won, a ‘Must Be Won’ draw is held to give away the top prize.

If no one matches the six (6) main numbers drawn, the jackpot money is shared amongst every cash winner.

What are the chances of winning the UK Lottery?

When you play the UK National Lottery, your overall chance of winning any prize is 1 in 9.3. Your chances of winning the UK Lottery jackpot are 1 in 45,057,474.

Below is a table listing your chances of winning other prizes;

Prize Category	Match	Winning Chances
Jackpot	Six (6) numbers	1 in 45,057,474
2nd Prize	Five (5) numbers + Bonus Ball	1 in 7,509,579
3rd Prize	Five (5) numbers	1 in 144,415
4th Prize	Four (4) numbers	1 in 2,180
5th Prize	Three (3) numbers	1 in 97
6th Prize	Two (2) numbers	1 in 10.3

Interesting Facts About UK Lottery

The UK National Lottery not only creates instant millionaires but also uses some of its proceeds to support charitable causes. Below are some interesting generous facts about this lottery;

An estimated £3,000funded by the UK Lotto is channelled to good causes every minute. That is £50 every single second.
In the past 25 years, it has invested an estimated £1.2 billion (approximately US $1.7 billion) in 25,000 charities. These charities are in the arts, sport, community and heritage sectors in Northern Ireland.
Funding from the UK National Lottery over the past 25 years has made over 44,000 theatre, dance and music projects possible.
The UK Lotto, though the British Film Institute (BFI), has funded the creation of more than 500 films. Fifteen (15) of these films have won Oscars®, 100 BAFTAs and 29 Cannes awards.
Since it began funding elite sport in 1997, 864 medals have been won by Britain’s Olympians and Paralympians.
The lottery has helped save 20 endangered species from extinction through its funding of Back From The Brink.

Biggest UK Lottery Winners

Winner Name	Jackpot Amount	Date Won
David and Carol Martin and an anonymous winner	£66 million	January 2016
Gerry and Lisa Cannings	£32.5 million	February 2016
Mark Gardiner and Paul Maddison	£22.5 million	June 1995
Iris Jeffrey	£20 million	July 2014
Three (3) anonymous winners	£42 million	1996

After winning the UK Lottery with Lotto247

So, what happens after you have won the jackpot? This is what you need to know;

What happens when I win the UK Lottery jackpot with Lotto247?

After the results are published, we will immediately credit your Lotto247 account if you matched the winning numbers.

For more significant winnings, you should seek professional advice to manage your winnings according to your local legislation for claiming international lottery prizes.

How to claim your UK Lottery winnings with Lotto247?

When you play the UK National Lottery on Lotto247, claiming your winnings is very simple and straightforward.

To claim your prize, you need to file a cash withdrawal request from your Lotto247 account. Upon receiving your request, our team will contact you to ensure your account information is accurate before granting your cash withdrawal request.

When we have approved your cash withdrawal request, we will deposit your winnings into your preferred bank account. Your winnings can also be paid to you in numerous web wallets, but this option is dependent on the country you live in, including other factors.