The dream of pocketing £10,000 every month for three decades remains alive after no player scooped the Set For Life jackpot in Monday night's draw. The top prize has rolled over, but dozens of participants still walked away with cash prizes.
Monday's Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown
The numbers drawn on Monday, December 1, were 16, 22, 24, 32, and 38, with the Life Ball being 9. Despite these numbers being revealed, no ticket holder managed to match all five main numbers, either with or without the Life Ball, to secure the life-changing top award.
However, the draw was far from fruitless for many. A total of 31 lucky individuals matched four numbers plus the Life Ball, earning themselves a handy £250 each. Furthermore, 247 players won £50 by correctly guessing four numbers without the Life Ball.
Understanding the Odds of Winning
The odds of clinching the Set For Life jackpot are steep, standing at approximately one in 15.3 million. The chance of winning the second-tier prize—£10,000 every month for one year—is a more likely, but still challenging, one in 1.7 million. Overall, the game offers favourable odds for winning any prize, at one in 12.4.
This was evidenced in Monday's game, where over 168,000 people won a prize. This figure includes 1,236 participants who matched three numbers and the Life Ball, receiving £30 each.
How Set For Life Transforms Winners' Lives
For just £1.50 per ticket, the Set For Life game, drawn every Monday and Thursday at 8pm, offers a unique prize structure focused on long-term financial security. Past winners illustrate the profound impact.
Take James Evans, who won the jackpot in late 2020. The former landscaper, now 26, used his windfall to completely transform his life. He retrained as a ski instructor, paid off his car, bought a new computer, and purchased his first home—complete with a hot tub.
"What has really changed me as a person is being able to do things for others," Evans said. His win enabled him to support his family generously, helping his sister buy a car and his brother start a business, while still assisting his father's landscaping firm.
While Monday's draw didn't produce a new multi-millionaire, the search continues. The next opportunity to win the rolling jackpot arrives with the next draw, keeping the dream of lifelong financial freedom very much alive for UK players.
