Calculate UK Lotto odds and expected value
Odds = C(59,6) = 45,057,474Enter the UK Lotto jackpot amount
Current UK Lotto jackpot
£2 per line
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)
| 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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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.
Important things to know
Common UK Lotto questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.