When National Lottery unveiled its Wednesday, October 1, 2025 results, the UK and Isle of Man saw a Triple‑Rollover Lotto jackpot climb to £8.4 million while the Thunderball prize pool lingered at £500,000.
Both draws were staged live at the National Lottery headquarters in Milton Keynes, under the watchful eye of an independent adjudicator, ensuring the numbers were selected fairly and transparently.
Background: How the Lottery Works
Since its launch in 1994, the National Lottery has funded “Good Causes” across the United Kingdom – ranging from sports facilities to heritage projects. Players must be 18 years or older and physically located in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man to take part.
The Lotto game draws six numbers from 1‑59 plus a bonus ball, while Thunderball selects five main numbers from 1‑30 and a separate Thunderball from 1‑10. Both games run on a set schedule – Lotto on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Thunderball on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – and each draw follows strict procedural rules.
Wednesday’s Lotto Numbers and Jackpot
The Lotto draw produced the sequence 28, 31, 59, 51, 13, 39 with bonus ball 27. Arranged in ascending order, the winning set reads 13, 28, 31, 39, 51, 59 + 27. The £8.4 million jackpot was a Triple Rollover, meaning it had rolled over twice without a winner.
- Jackpot: £8,400,000 (Triple Rollover)
- Winning numbers: 13 28 31 39 51 59
- Bonus ball: 27
Because no ticket matched all six numbers plus the bonus, the prize pool will roll over to the next Wednesday draw, potentially pushing the jackpot even higher.
Thunderball Draw Details
Thunderball’s Draw Number 3,775 used Ball Set 4 and the machine christened Excalibur 2. The numbers came out as 11, 1, 9, 10, 13 with Thunderball 6. Ordered, they read 1, 9, 10, 11, 13 + 6.
- Jackpot: £500,000 (unclaimed)
- Main numbers: 1 9 10 11 13
- Thunderball: 6
- Draw date: 1 Oct 2025
- Claim deadline: 30 Mar 2026
Despite the top prize remaining untouched, the draw generated a whopping 92,497 winning tickets across all categories, distributing a total of £573,343.
Prize Breakdown – Who Got What
Here’s a quick glance at how the Thunderball money was sliced:
| Category | Winners | Prize per winner | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 main numbers | 2 | £5,000 | £10,000 |
| 5 main + Thunderball | 0 | £500,000 | £0 |
| 4 main + Thunderball | 35 | £250 | £8,750 |
| 4 main | 492 | £100 | £49,200 |
| 3 main + Thunderball | 810 | £20 | £16,200 |
| 3 main | 12,753 | £10 | £127,530 |
| 2 main + Thunderball | 8,562 | £10 | £85,620 |
| 1 main + Thunderball | 33,257 | £5 | £166,285 |
| Thunderball only | 36,586 | £3 | £109,758 |
Numbers like 12,753 winners in the Match 3 tier illustrate how Thunderball remains a mass‑participation game – many get a small win, keeping the excitement alive.
Responsible Play: Tools and Guidance
The National Lottery stresses that gambling should be fun, not a habit. Its online platform lets players set daily spend limits, pause their account, or receive reminder alerts. A “Toolkit” feature, introduced in 2022, is now standard on both the website and the mobile app.
In a statement released after the draw, the Lottery’s Responsible Gaming Manager, Emma Hughes, said, “We’re pleased to see strong participation, but we remind everyone to play within their means. The Toolkit is there for anyone who feels they need a little extra control.”
What the Results Mean for Players
For the lucky two who hit all five Lotto numbers without the bonus, a £5,000 windfall can cover a holiday or a few months of bills. Meanwhile, the unclaimed £500,000 Thunderball jackpot will roll over to the next draw, potentially creating a six‑figure prize that could change lives.
Local news outlets in Manchester and Belfast reported a surge in ticket sales the day after the numbers were posted, suggesting the ripple effect of a big jackpot still resonates.
Future Outlook: Upcoming Draws and Expectations
The next Lotto draw on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, will start with a base jackpot of £2 million, but if the £8.4 million rolls over again, we could see a £10 million prize – a figure not seen since the record‑breaking draw of January 2023.
Thunderball’s next session on Friday, October 3, 2025, offers the same £500,000 top prize, but with a higher chance of winning something – the overall odds sit at 1 in 13, compared with 1 in 45 for Lotto.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can players claim Thunderball winnings?
Prizes up to £500 can be collected at any National Lottery retailer. Larger amounts, including the £5,000 awards, must be claimed through the official website or by contacting the Lottery’s claims department before the March 30, 2026 deadline.
What happens to the unclaimed £500,000 Thunderball jackpot?
The jackpot rolls over to the next Thunderball draw, boosting that draw’s prize pool. If it remains unclaimed again, it will continue to roll over until a ticket matches all five main numbers plus the Thunderball.
Why did the Lotto jackpot roll over this time?
No ticket matched all six numbers plus the bonus ball. The odds of hitting the full set in a single draw are roughly 1 in 45 million, so rollovers are relatively common when the jackpot grows large.
Can I play the draws from outside the UK?
No. Participation is limited to residents physically present in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man. The Lottery’s terms of service explicitly block remote or offshore entries.
What tools does the National Lottery offer for responsible gambling?
The Toolkit lets players set daily, weekly, or monthly spend limits, pause their account for up to six weeks, or trigger reminder emails after a set number of plays. All features are accessible via the official website and mobile app.