- The UK Lottery follows a simple 6/49 number format meaning that lottery players must pick 6 numbers from a possible 49
- To win the UK lottery a player must match his 6 chosen numbers to all 6 numbers drawn from the lottery machine
- You do not choose the bonus ball. It is an additional ball that is chosen automatically during the draw process
- UK Lottery drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday night at 8.00pm GMT. The UK Lotto draw is broadcast live on BBC One
Funds are divided up after payout of 3-ball winners:
UK Lottery System 22/6
The fifth ranking (number 3) is guaranteed if any five of the six winning numbers is between twenty two numbers played in the breakdown