When National Lottery held its scheduled Lotto and Thunderball draws on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the tables turned – no one hit the headline‑grabbing jackpots, but more than 98 000 tickets walked away with cash.
The draws unfolded across the United Kingdom, with an independent adjudicator overseeing the mechanical ball machines to guarantee fairness.
Draw Details and Winning Numbers
During the Lotto draw #3109United Kingdom, the six main balls came up 02, 21, 42, 48, 56, 57 and the bonus ball was 51. The jackpot sat at £2 million, but no ticket matched all six numbers.
Later that evening the Thunderball draw #3779United Kingdom produced the main numbers 13, 16, 23, 26, 39 with the Thunderball number 3. Again, the top prize of £500,000 went unclaimed.
Thunderball Prize Breakdown
Even without a jackpot winner, the Thunderball game distributed more than half a million pounds. Here’s how the money spread across the nine prize tiers:
- 33 players hit four numbers plus the Thunderball – £250 each (£8,250 total).
- 318 players matched four numbers – £100 each (£31,800 total).
- 897 players matched three numbers plus the Thunderball – £20 each (£17,940 total).
- 10,696 players matched three numbers – £10 each (£106,960 total).
- 9,148 players matched two numbers plus the Thunderball – £10 each (£91,480 total).
- 34,893 players matched one number plus the Thunderball – £5 each (£174,465 total).
- 42,229 players matched only the Thunderball – £3 each (£126,687 total).
All together, 98 214 tickets collected £557,582 in payouts. The sheer volume of lower‑tier winners reflects the game's design to keep players engaged with frequent, modest wins.
National Lottery’s Responsible‑Gaming Message
During the televised draw, the organisation reminded viewers that participants must be 18 years or older and physically located in the UK or the Isle of Man. It also highlighted its responsible‑gaming toolkit, which lets players set daily or weekly spend limits, take temporary “time‑out” breaks, or receive reminder notifications.
The tagline “Dream Big Play Small” appeared on screen, a reminder that the fun should stay within personal budgets.
How to Verify Results and Play the Next Draw
Players can check their tickets on the official National Lottery website (national‑lottery.co.uk) or via the mobile app. Both platforms display live draw footage, detailed prize‑tier tables, and historical data for analysis.
Thunderball entries cost £1 per line and are drawn three times a week; Lotto lines are £2 each and drawn twice weekly. The next Lotto draw is slated for Saturday, 11 October 2025, while the following Thunderball session will be on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
What This Means for Players
Even without a jackpot winner, the payout totals prove that regular participants can still expect a decent return on modest stakes. Analysts note that years with no top‑prize hits often see a surge in lower‑tier claims, as players chase the “small win” thrill.
For casual players, the odds of walking away with at least a £3 prize in Thunderball are roughly 1 in 10, according to the lottery’s published statistics. That probability keeps the game attractive, especially when the headline jackpot feels out of reach.
Key Facts
- Lotto draw #3109 jackpot: £2 million – no winners.
- Thunderball draw #3779 top prize: £500,000 – no winners.
- Total Thunderball payout: £557,582 across nine tiers.
- Number of Thunderball winning tickets: 98 214.
- Responsible‑gaming tools highlighted during broadcast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were there no jackpot winners on Oct 8?
The odds of matching all six Lotto numbers or the five Thunderball numbers + Thunderball are extremely low – roughly 1 in 45 million for Lotto and 1 in 21 million for Thunderball. In any given draw, statistical variance means it’s entirely possible for the top prize to go unclaimed, as happened on 8 October 2025.
How many people won a prize in the Thunderball draw?
A total of 98 214 individual tickets claimed a prize across the nine Thunderball tiers, ranging from the £3 “Thunderball‑only” win up to the £250 prize for four numbers plus the Thunderball.
Where can players verify their tickets?
Results are posted instantly on the National Lottery website and its official mobile app. A live‑stream of the draw is also available on the Lottery’s YouTube channel, and third‑party sites like Lottery.co.uk archive the numbers and prize breakdowns.
What responsible‑gaming options are offered?
Players can set daily, weekly or monthly spending limits, activate a temporary “time‑out” that blocks new bets for a chosen period, and receive reminder emails if they haven’t played in a while. All options are managed through the player’s account on the National Lottery website.
When is the next Lotto draw and what’s the jackpot?
The next Lotto draw is scheduled for Saturday, 11 October 2025. Assuming no jackpot claim, the prize fund will roll over, potentially pushing the jackpot well above the £2 million level seen on 8 October.
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