UK National Lottery Calculator
Calculate UK Lotto odds and expected value
Odds = C(59,6) = 45,057,474Current Jackpot
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Current UK Lotto jackpot
£2 per line
UK Lotto Odds
Your chances of winning
Any Prize Odds
1 in 9.3
Expected Value
£-1.78
House Edge
88.9%
Tax on Winnings
0% (Tax Free)
All Prize Tiers
| Prize Tier | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 (Jackpot) | 1 in 45.1M | £10M |
| Match 5 + Bonus | 1 in 7.5M | £1,000,000 |
| Match 5 | 1 in 144.4K | £1,750 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 2.2K | £140 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 97 | £30 |
| Match 2 | 1 in 10 | Free Lucky Dip |
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Quick Answer
TL;DR summary
UK National Lottery (Lotto) jackpot odds are 1 in 45,057,474. You pick 6 numbers from 1-59. The calculation is C(59,6) = 59!/(6!×53!) = 45,057,474. While significantly better than EuroMillions (1 in 140M), you're still more likely to become an astronaut or die from a lightning strike than win the jackpot.
Key Facts About UK Lotto
Important things to know
- UK Lotto jackpot odds: 1 in 45,057,474 (6 from 59)
- Overall odds of any prize: 1 in 9.3
- Ticket price: £2 per line
- Draws: Wednesday and Saturday at 7:45pm GMT
- No tax on UK lottery winnings
- Must Be Won: After 5 rollovers, jackpot must be won
- Set For Life alternative: £10,000/month for 30 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Common UK Lotto questions
How does the UK Lotto work?
Pick 6 numbers from 1-59. Match all 6 to win the jackpot. A bonus ball is drawn for the Match 5 + Bonus tier. Draws are Wednesday and Saturday evenings. You can add a Millionaire Maker raffle for a chance at £1 million.
Are UK lottery winnings taxed?
No, UK lottery winnings are completely tax-free. However, any interest or investment returns on your winnings are taxable as normal income or capital gains.
What is a Must Be Won draw?
After 5 consecutive rollovers without a jackpot winner, the next draw is Must Be Won. If no one matches all 6 numbers, the jackpot rolls down and is shared among lower tier winners.
How long do I have to claim a prize?
You have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes. Unclaimed prizes go to the National Lottery Good Causes fund. Always sign the back of paper tickets and check them promptly.
What happened to the old 6/49 format?
The UK Lotto changed from 6/49 to 6/59 in October 2015. This made jackpot odds about 4× harder (from 1 in 14 million to 1 in 45 million) but introduced a guaranteed raffle millionaire each draw.