The UK National Lottery scheduled its Saturday, October 10, 2026, Lotto draw with a massive £12 million jackpot, alongside a Thunderball draw offering a top prize of £500,000. According to reports from WalesOnline and Sunday Guardian Live, the draws took place in the United Kingdom starting from 8 p.m. local time, with the Thunderball following shortly afterward at 8:15 p.m.
Participants eagerly awaited the event, which featured multiple ways to win across the evening’s offerings. The entry deadline for all participating games was strictly set at 7:30 p.m. local time. Regular UK Lotto draws traditionally take place twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
What Was on Offer for Players
The October 10 event gave players multiple chances to walk away with life-changing sums of money. The lineup for the evening included:
- Lotto: £12 million estimated jackpot
- Lotto HotPicks: £1 million fixed jackpot
- Thunderball: £500,000 top prize
Lotto HotPicks uses the exact same numbers as the regular Lotto draw, but without the bonus balls, giving players an alternative route to a significant cash prize. Meanwhile, the Thunderball game required players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 39 and one Thunderball from 1 to 14.
Recent Winners and Previous Draws
Excitement for the October 10 draw built following a successful run of previous prizes. WalesOnline reported that the preceding Saturday’s draw produced a single lucky ticket holder who claimed a £5.8 million jackpot. Additionally, three other participants each received £1 million after successfully matching five main numbers alongside the bonus ball.
How to Watch and Play
Ticket sales for the October 10 games closed at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Players who purchased tickets could watch the draws live on the official National Lottery website or through their dedicated YouTube channel. The primary Lotto numbers were drawn first using a set of 59 balls entered into the draw machine, where six main numbers plus the bonus ball were selected.
Experts remind players that lottery participation is strictly restricted to individuals aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom. Those who missed the entry window can still purchase tickets for upcoming Wednesday and Saturday draws.
