A massive £3.8 million jackpot is waiting to be claimed in tonight's National Lottery draw, promising to create at least one new millionaire. The draw, taking place on Wednesday, January 10, also offers multiple other lucrative prize tiers, including a £1 million prize for matching five main numbers and the bonus ball.
Tonight's Prize Breakdown and How to Play
Participants in the Lotto have a chance to win fortunes at several levels. The top prize requires matching all six main numbers to secure the estimated £3.8 million jackpot. However, players matching five main numbers and the bonus ball will still land a spectacular £1 million windfall.
Other prize tiers are also significant. Matching five main numbers without the bonus ball awards up to £1,750. Four correct numbers yield £140, and three numbers secure a £30 prize. Even matching just two main numbers rewards players with a free Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw.
To play, participants must select six numbers from 1 to 59. The option for a Lucky Dip, where numbers are randomly generated, is also available. Tickets can be purchased online daily from 6am, but for tonight's draw, the cut-off time is 7:30pm.
Key Draw Times and Thunderball Details
The National Lottery is hosting two separate draws this evening. The main Lotto draw, which occurs every Wednesday and Saturday, will take place at 8pm.
Following that, the Thunderball draw offers a top prize of £500,000. This draw is scheduled for 8:15pm. To play Thunderball, participants pick five main numbers and one Thunderball number, with the Lucky Dip option also available here.
What Happens After the Draw?
Once the draws close, the winning numbers will be announced and published. Players should check their tickets carefully against the official results. All major prizes must be claimed through the National Lottery's official channels, with winners advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately for security.
If the jackpot is not won tonight, the prize pool will roll over to the next draw, potentially creating an even larger sum for Saturday's participants. Whether you're in with a chance for the multi-million pound jackpot or the £500,000 Thunderball prize, tonight's draws represent a significant opportunity for life-changing wins across the UK.
