Time: 2024-08-04
Lotology enthusiasts across the nation are eagerly awaiting their chance to strike it rich as the National Lottery 's double rollover jackpot of 5.2 million is up for grabs tonight . The draw on July 31 could potentially change someone 's life overnight , allowing them to bask in the remaining days of summer in luxury , or even embark on a world tour chasing the sunshine.
To claim the top prize , participants must match all six main numbers in the Lotto draw . Coming close with five main numbers and the bonus ball could still lead to a million - pound win . The Thunderball draw offers an additional opportunity to win with a 500,000 prize up for grabs.
Wednesday 's draw did not produce a jackpot winner , setting the stage for a 15 million Must Be Won jackpot on Saturday . For those who missed out , there are ongoing opportunities with Lotto draws every Saturday and Wednesday . Participants can select six numbers from one to 59 or opt for a lucky dip at 2 per play . Additional games like EuroMillions , Set for Life , and Thunderball offer more chances to win throughout the week.
The National Lottery has a rich history of creating winners who have experienced life - changing amounts of money . Previous winners have gone on to build mansions , buy islands , luxury homes , and fancy cars . The largest single - ticket win amounted to 42 million , with other notable wins ranging from hundreds of thousands to multiple millions of pounds.
The odds of winning the lottery may be slim , but as the saying goes , " You 've got to be in it to win it . " With the lure of multi - million - pound jackpots , participants continue to test their luck in the hope of becoming the next big winner . So , as the excitement builds for the next draw on August 3 , the anticipation of who will claim the coveted jackpot remains high.