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» The UK National Lottery Draw
The UK National Lottery draw is an exciting and fun game with huge jackpots that are tax free. It’s important to understand how the game is played so you can make the most out of the draw!
There is also an option called Lucky Dip, which can be used if the player wants the machine to pick a random 6 numbers. You can choose this if you are in a rush or want to try a new set of numbers.
The player can then choose the duration he or she wants to play for (the number of weeks), anything up to 8 weeks at a time. The player also has to choose the days they want to play (draws are held on a Wednesday and on a Saturday evening, UK GMT time.) Note that generally, mid week draws yield a smaller prize fund than the weekend ones, but since fewer people play on a Wednesday, you could argue that you may win a bigger prize if your numbers come up!
There is a special ball called the bonus ball. If you manage to match some of the main draw numbers and the bonus ball you will still get a prize. You don’t need to choose a bonus ball; it is a number you would have already chosen from your six.
If you have bought a ticket from a kiosk, then you must keep the paper ticket safe. If you lose it there is rarely a trace back to you. If you have bought online, you will get a virtual ticket and a confirmation via email; if you win, the system will automatically alert you.
When it comes to the jackpot, you must remember that you will only get the whole amount if no one else matches them too. Otherwise the jackpot will be divided as many times as there are winners. On weeks where there have been numerous people matching the numbers, the prize fund can be considerably lower on all levels. If no one wins, the prize is rolled over to the next week, creating a bigger prize.
To claim a small prize up to £200 you can go to any kiosk (although this depends on the kiosk – a small store may refuse to pay out over £50 for example). Prizes over £500 are paid by cheque, and prizes over £10,000 must be collected in person. If someone wins a large prize, especially the jackpot, proof of identity may be required – and finally you have 180 days to collect your winnings. After that the money is given to the Lotto fund which runs a number of good causes in the UK.
» How to play the UK Lottery
The basic premise of the lottery is that the player has to select six numbers from 1-49. If you are inside the UK, you can play the National Lottery by using a play slip. The red and white strip has a number of boxes and you draw a small mark across the numbers you want. If you are playing online, you just choose a random 6 numbers. It’s that simple.There is also an option called Lucky Dip, which can be used if the player wants the machine to pick a random 6 numbers. You can choose this if you are in a rush or want to try a new set of numbers.
The player can then choose the duration he or she wants to play for (the number of weeks), anything up to 8 weeks at a time. The player also has to choose the days they want to play (draws are held on a Wednesday and on a Saturday evening, UK GMT time.) Note that generally, mid week draws yield a smaller prize fund than the weekend ones, but since fewer people play on a Wednesday, you could argue that you may win a bigger prize if your numbers come up!
There is a special ball called the bonus ball. If you manage to match some of the main draw numbers and the bonus ball you will still get a prize. You don’t need to choose a bonus ball; it is a number you would have already chosen from your six.
If you have bought a ticket from a kiosk, then you must keep the paper ticket safe. If you lose it there is rarely a trace back to you. If you have bought online, you will get a virtual ticket and a confirmation via email; if you win, the system will automatically alert you.
» Prizes
If you match all 6 numbers you will win the jackpot; that is the big one! The next prize down is if you match 5 numbers and the bonus ball, then if you match 5 numbers, then if you match four, then if you match 3 main numbers.When it comes to the jackpot, you must remember that you will only get the whole amount if no one else matches them too. Otherwise the jackpot will be divided as many times as there are winners. On weeks where there have been numerous people matching the numbers, the prize fund can be considerably lower on all levels. If no one wins, the prize is rolled over to the next week, creating a bigger prize.
To claim a small prize up to £200 you can go to any kiosk (although this depends on the kiosk – a small store may refuse to pay out over £50 for example). Prizes over £500 are paid by cheque, and prizes over £10,000 must be collected in person. If someone wins a large prize, especially the jackpot, proof of identity may be required – and finally you have 180 days to collect your winnings. After that the money is given to the Lotto fund which runs a number of good causes in the UK.
