The winning numbers for the National Lottery Lotto draw on Wednesday, July 8, have been announced, with a jackpot of £5 million up for grabs. The Thunderball draw also took place, offering a top prize of £500,000.
Lotto Draw Results
The Lotto numbers were drawn at 8pm. Players should check their tickets against the winning combination to see if they have matched enough numbers to claim a prize. The draw now consists of two rounds, meaning each line of numbers played enters two separate draws, increasing the chance of winning. According to Camelot, the operator, this gives players approximately a 1 in 4.9 chance of winning a prize in every draw.
Thunderball Draw Results
The Thunderball draw followed shortly after the Lotto draw, with a jackpot of £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers are also available for players to check.
Historical Jackpots
The largest Lotto jackpot ever won was £35 million, claimed by an anonymous player in April 2016. In January 2016, two ticketholders each won £33 million. A previous record jackpot of £42,008,610 was drawn in January 1996 and split among three anonymous winners, each receiving £14,002,870. A single ticket won £26.4 million on New Year's Eve in 2016.
How the National Lottery Works
The UK National Lottery first launched on November 19, 1994. Of every pound spent by players, 50% goes to the prize fund, 28% to good causes, 12% to the UK Government as duty, 5% to retailers, and 5% to the operator, Camelot.
