Blog / July 17, 2020

Are there any private lotteries in the UK?

Also, multiple privately owned and privately operated lotteries exist in addition to the National Lottery, including the Health Lottery and the People’s Postcode Lottery. EuroMillions is a transnational lottery that is played in the United Kingdom and a further eight European countries.

What is the people’s Postcode Lottery?

The People’s Postcode Lottery launched in the UK in 2005. Unlike the UK’s other lottery games that are played with a choice of numbers, a UK postcode is required for this game. Players pay a monthly subscription fee of £10, £20 or £30 for up to three entries into each draw.

What is the UK’s main lottery game?

Originally a traditional ‘6 from 49’ game, Lotto is the UK’s main lottery game, with the format changing in October 2015 when the number of balls rose to 59. Lotto has a guaranteed jackpot of at least £2 million on Wednesdays and at least £3.8 million on Saturdays.

What are the odds of winning the lottery in the UK?

UK Lottery Odds and Jackpots Lottery Game Winning Odds Minimum Jackpot EuroMillions 1 in 139,838,160 €17 million Lotto 1 in 45,057,474 £2 million on Wed £3.8 million on Sat Thunderball 1 in 8,060,598 £500,000 Lotto Hot Picks 1 in 834,398 £350,000

Are there any secondary prizes in 49’S?

There are no secondary prizes. 49’s is an independently owned and operated lottery game that is playable at UK betting shops and on multiple UK bookmaker websites. Participation is via Lucky Dip only, with participants able to choose the type of entry and the amount they wish to bet.

What are the UK Lotto draws?

UK Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday nights and offer jackpots worth millions of pounds. The results appear here shortly after the draws are made, with a breakdown of prizes available soon after. Make sure you have your Lotto Tickets handy; this page could be where you find out that you’ve just become a multimillionaire!