Tonight’s National Lottery draw will offer a top prize of £2 million as the revamped Lotto format — featuring two rounds within each draw — continues to be used.
What’s changed with the Lotto
The Lottery’s recent format change means each Wednesday and Saturday draw now contains two separate rounds. Tickets bought for a single line are entered into both rounds at no extra cost, giving players two opportunities to match the six numbers required for a jackpot.
“New Lotto is here and it's twice as exciting. Each Wednesday and Saturday Lotto draw will feature two rounds. That means two chances of winning a prize with every line of numbers you play, for the same price. And best of all, more than double the number of millionaires are expected to be made.”
While the new system increases the likelihood that some players will win a prize, it also introduces a greater possibility that any jackpot-winning pool will be shared among multiple winners, because the top prize is pooled across both rounds.
When to watch and how to check results
For tonight’s schedule: the Lotto draw takes place at 8pm, followed by the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm. Results are published immediately afterwards by the National Lottery and by local outlets.
- Two Lotto rounds per draw (Wednesday and Saturday).
- Thunderball follows the Lotto draw, typically at 8.15pm.
- Jackpot winners may need to share prizes between rounds.
Players in Gloucestershire can check numbers via the official National Lottery channels or through local news providers that publish the outcome shortly after each draw.
| Game | Usual draw day(s) | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Lotto | Wednesday, Saturday | 8:00pm |
| Thunderball | Wednesday, Saturday | 8:15pm |
| EuroMillions | Tuesday, Friday | Evening |
| Set For Life | Monday, Thursday | Evening |
Practical points for players
Remember to keep your tickets safe until you check the numbers. If you use a registered online account with the National Lottery your winnings are usually credited automatically, but physical tickets must be presented at an authorised retailer or claimed through official channels.
If you’re in doubt about a win or how to claim, consult the National Lottery website or contact their customer services. Local retailers and lottery points in Gloucestershire will also be able to advise on small prize claims.
We will publish the winning numbers for tonight’s draws as soon as they are available.
