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British Lotto

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£4.6m

Picture yourself being chauffeur-driven across Tower Bridge in an open-top Bentley, a glass of chilled Champagne in your hand. You drift past Big Ben on your way to the Henley Regatta, where you will enjoy strawberries and cream by the Thames. The National Lottery’s main draw, Lotto, could be your ticket to a new life. It’s as simple as picking six numbers and keeping your fingers crossed.

Key Facts

Draw Days

Every Wednesday and Saturday

Record Jackpot

£42 Million

Annual Prize Payout

£1.1 Billion

Draw Format

6 winning numbers and 1 bonus number are drawn from a field of 1 to 49.

Tax Status

All winnings are awarded in a lump sum and are British
tax-free.


Time left to next British Lotto draw

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One of our British Lotto winners

British Lotto

Mr. S.M. won £129 playing British Lotto with ELG

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Did you Know?

  • Queen Elizabeth II is rumoured to play Lotto
  • A Range Rover is the favourite car bought by jackpot winners
  • The most commonly occurring number is 38
  • The National Lottery has raised over £24 billion for good causes


What do you get?

  • Play the official
    British Lotto
    (Normally only open to
    UK residents)
  • Five winning prize levels
  • Only three numbers needed for a win
  • Twice weekly jackpots of over £2 million each
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