A fortunate Lotto ticket holder has claimed a life-changing jackpot of £10.6 million. This win was announced following Saturday’s draw, with the winning numbers being 06, 08, 12, 33, 49, 59, and the bonus number 42.
Details of the Lotto Draw
In this recent Lotto draw, no participants matched five numbers along with the bonus ball to secure the £1 million prize. However, 78 players successfully matched five out of the six numbers, earning £1,750 each. As a result, the next lottery draw, scheduled for Wednesday, will have an estimated jackpot of £2 million.
Winning Odds and Statistics
- Chance of matching all six numbers: 1 in 45,057,474
- No players matched all five numbers in the Lotto HotPicks, which uses the same numbers as the Lotto draw.
- Six participants matched four numbers to win £13,000.
Thunderball Results
Alongside the Lotto draw, the Thunderball results were also released. The winning numbers for the Thunderball were 12, 13, 15, 22, 23, with the Thunderball number being 11. No one matched five numbers with the Thunderball to win the top prize of £500,000, but three players won £5,000 for matching five numbers.
Upcoming Draws
The Lotto is drawn twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. The most recent win follows a significant event where a single UK ticket holder won a remarkable £26 million EuroMillions jackpot earlier this month.
Notable Previous Winners
- Gary MacDonald: A 60-year-old lorry driver who won £5.2 million earlier this year, initially spent his winnings on a new vacuum cleaner.
- Terry Gillings: A builder from Durham who won £1 million this year.
The excitement continues as players await the next Lotto draw, holding out hope for their chance at winning big. Stay tuned to El-Balad for more updates on lottery news and upcoming draws.
