A life-altering £4.7 million awaits the lucky winner of tonight’s National Lottery draw. This windfall could pave the way for quitting your job, purchasing your dream home, and exploring the world. However, your ticket is your entry into the possibility of transforming your life. The odds of hitting the jackpot stand at approximately 1 in 45,057,474 by matching all six numbers.
The winning numbers for tonight’s Lotto draw are as follows: In Round 1 – 26, 31, 36, 41, 45, 51, and bonus ball 16. In Round 2 – 2, 14, 18, 40, 48, 55, and bonus ball 56. The Thunderball numbers are 13, 16, 23, 25, 26, with the Thunderball number being 4.
With no winner from the previous draw, the jackpot has rolled over to a staggering £6.4 million for the upcoming Saturday draw. Nevertheless, one lucky individual managed to match five of the six numbers plus the bonus, securing a £1 million prize.
Andy Carter, the Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, expressed, “Another millionaire has emerged with our revamped Lotto structure.” The recent winner joins the three others from the previous draw, bringing the total number of Lotto millionaires created in 2026 to 68.
Under the new Lotto format, players now have two chances to win on every £2 line, with two distinct rounds in each draw. The jackpot for the next draw is estimated at £6.4 million. Carter emphasized that playing any National Lottery game contributes to impactful community projects, with approximately £33 million raised weekly.
To become a millionaire in the current draw, participants must either match all six main numbers for a jackpot exceeding £1 million or match five main numbers along with the bonus ball for a guaranteed £1 million prize. The jackpot will be split between the two rounds, while fixed cash prizes will be awarded per round for other prize tiers.
With the new two-round format, players stand to win a prize by matching two or more main numbers in a single round. Additionally, the Lotto HotPicks add-on game, priced at £1, will also transition to the new two-round system.
Since June 7, each week’s Lotto draws now consist of two separate draws, enhancing players’ winning prospects. While the ticket purchase process remains unchanged, the game now comprises two rounds, each drawing two sets of six main numbers and a bonus ball from separate machines.
This format offers players the opportunity to win in either round one, round two, or both rounds from a single line. Players can manage their National Lottery game spending through the spend and play settings in their online account, utilizing the budget calculator to monitor monthly expenses.