The most recent National Lottery draw for the year 2025 has taken place, featuring an estimated jackpot of £5.3 million, potentially bringing joy to a lucky individual as they head into the New Year.
The winning numbers for tonight’s National Lottery draw are 3, 20, 27, 29, 38, 46, with the bonus ball being 14. Additionally, the Thunderball draw numbers for New Year’s Eve are 15, 18, 20, 23, 27, with the Thunderball number being 8, offering a prize of £500,000 for matching five main numbers and the Thunderball.
Despite no players matching all six numbers, resulting in the £5.3 million jackpot rolling over to the next week, two players were able to match five numbers along with the bonus ball, each winning £1 million. A total of 1,060,672 individuals emerged as winners from tonight’s lottery draw.
Details on the prize distribution for the Lotto and Thunderball draws are yet to be revealed. However, the jackpot winners stand to claim £5.3 million and £500,000, respectively, with updates to follow shortly.
Furthermore, the Thunderball numbers for tonight are 15, 18, 20, 23, 25, with the Thunderball being 8, while the National Lottery numbers are 3, 20, 27, 29, 38, 46, and the bonus ball is 14. The National Lottery draw was scheduled for 8 pm, necessitating ticket purchase by 7.30 pm for a chance at the substantial New Year’s cash rewards, with tickets priced at £2.
A search is ongoing for a British Euromillions prize winner who secured a six-figure sum in the December 12 draw but has yet to claim their winnings. This ticket, purchased in Powys, Wales, was one of three UK winners, each receiving £112,091, with the winner having until June 10, 2026, to come forward.
In the previous night’s draw, no one matched all five main numbers and the Thunderball, yet three individuals matched five numbers, winning £5,000 each. Additionally, 20 participants secured £250 by matching four numbers and the Thunderball, while 311 individuals matched four numbers to earn £100.
With no successful match for all six main numbers, the £3.8 million jackpot has carried over to the upcoming draw. While no one secured the £1,000,000 prize for matching five numbers plus the bonus ball, 31 players matched five numbers, taking home £1,750 each.
Furthermore, 2,979 individuals matched four numbers, winning £140 each, and 74,466 players matched three numbers, securing £30 each. Finally, 777,989 players matched two numbers, receiving a complimentary “Lotto Lucky Dip” ticket for a future draw.
The Lotto draw is set for 8 pm, with the Thunderball draw to follow at 8.15 pm. To participate in the Lotto draw, one must select six numbers from 1-59 or opt for a lucky dip where numbers are randomly chosen. Ticket purchase by 7.30 pm is necessary to enter the draw, allowing up to seven lines of numbers per play slip and the acquisition of up to 10 slips simultaneously.