UK Lotto results and prize guide
UK Lotto prizes: what do 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 matches mean?
Understand the standard UK Lotto prize tiers in the two-round game introduced in June 2026. Each £2 line is checked against Round 1 and Round 2 on Wednesday and Saturday draw nights.
Standard Lotto prizes and match categories (2026)
| Matching numbers in one round | Standard prize |
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| Match 2 main numbers | £1 |
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| Match 3 main numbers | £10 |
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| Match 4 main numbers | £50 |
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| Match 5 main numbers | £1,000 |
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| Match 5 main numbers + Bonus Ball | £1,000,000 |
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| Match 6 main numbers | Jackpot (variable, shared where applicable) |
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Prize note: These are standard amounts for the current two-round format, not a promise of payment. Must Be Won roll-downs may increase some lower-tier prizes. Jackpot amounts vary; special circumstances and game rules apply. Check the specific draw's official prize breakdown before treating any amount as final.
Reference: 2026 Lotto draw-specific prize tables and Allwyn's explanation of the new format.
How are winning matches counted?
Pick six numbers from 1 to 59. A match category counts how many of your selected main numbers match the six main numbers drawn within one round. The Bonus Ball matters specifically for the 5 main numbers + Bonus Ball prize. A matching Bonus Ball alongside fewer than five main numbers does not create an additional Bonus Ball prize category.
For example, if three of your numbers match in Round 1 and another three match in Round 2, you have two separate Match 3 results, not one Match 6. Your same six-number line can therefore produce a result in both rounds.
Where can I check the latest Wednesday and Saturday Lotto results?
Open The 9 Number Secret to see the latest recorded UK Lotto result available in our dataset and compare your own six numbers against recorded history. The display distinguishes the two rounds of draws where applicable. My Lotto can store your regular six-number lines for return visits.
Always check the draw date and whether your ticket was valid for that draw; our website is an independent educational companion rather than a ticket-validation or claim service.
Why are older Lotto prizes different?
The UK Lotto format changed in June 2026, including the move from one to two draw rounds per draw night and a revised standard prize table. For an older draw, use the rules in force on its date rather than applying today's fixed prizes retrospectively. Our historical maths does not predict future winning numbers.
How does the nine-number system change the cost?
Choosing nine numbers produces 84 unique six-number combinations (C(9,6) = 84). At the normal £2 cost per line, 84 lines cost £168 per draw. More lines purchase more combinations; they do not make any selected number more likely to be drawn. Explore the educational System 9 demonstration.