Lottery games should be fun. This page is here to help keep it that way.
The basics
- National Lottery games are for people aged 18 or over.
- Every draw is a game of chance. No system, statistic or list of "numbers to watch" can change the odds: every number has exactly the same chance in every draw.
- Only play with money you can afford to lose, and never to solve a money problem.
The odds of the top prize
- Lotto: 1 in 45,057,474
- EuroMillions: 1 in 139,838,160
- Thunderball: 1 in 8,060,598
- Set For Life: 1 in 15,339,390
- Powerball: 1 in 292,201,338
These are the chances of one line matching every number drawn, worked out from each game's format.
Simple ways to stay in control
- Decide how much you will spend before you play, and stop when it is spent.
- Do not chase losses with more lines.
- Take a break if playing is on your mind more than you would like.
- The National Lottery's own website lets account holders set limits, get reminders and take time out.
Free help
If playing has stopped being fun, or you are worried about someone else, the National Gambling Helpline, run by the charity GamCare, is free and open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133. GamCare's website also has live chat: https://www.gamcare.org.uk
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