£7.08 m Lotto jackpot rolls over after no top winner on Sept 6 draw

When National Lottery spun its 3,100th Lotto draw on Saturday, September 6, 2025, the £7.08 million prize pool vanished into the ether – no ticket matched the six main numbers.

The draw, officially Lotto draw number 3100United Kingdom, produced the numbers 10, 22, 37, 40, 45, 57 with bonus ball 24. Conducted with Ball Set 1 and the Lotto 2 machine, the proceedings were overseen by independent adjudicator Michael Collins to ensure absolute fairness.

• Jackpot amount: £7,082,906 (rolled over)
• Winning numbers: 10 – 22 – 37 – 40 – 45 – 57 (bonus 24)
• Total prize fund paid out: £4,244,330
• Players who won any prize: 993,347
• Next draw scheduled: September 10, 2025

Why the jackpot rolled over – a statistical look

Out of the roughly 29 million tickets sold for the Saturday draw, every single one fell short of the perfect six‑number match. That translates to a 1‑in‑45 million chance, a probability that feels like finding a four‑leaf clover in a field of grass.

Meanwhile, one lucky soul did snag the second‑tier prize by matching five main numbers plus the bonus ball, walking away with a cool £1,000,000. In total, 48 players hit the five‑number mark (no bonus) and each took home £1,750 – a tidy sum that added up to £84,000 for that tier.

The third‑tier (four numbers) boasted 3,653 winners, each receiving £140, while the fourth tier (three numbers) was a crowd‑pleaser: 88,297 ticket‑holders earned £30 each, amounting to £2.65 million. Even those who only matched two numbers weren’t left empty‑handed; they were handed a free Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw.

Thunderball draw – the night’s side‑show

Right after the Lotto draw, the Thunderball drawUnited Kingdom rolled out its own numbers: 1, 3, 16, 22, 29 with Thunderball 12. The top prize for that game sits at £500,000 – a modest but still impressive payday for anyone who hits all five numbers plus the Thunderball.

Both draws were streamed live on the National Lottery’s YouTube channel and the mobile app, giving fans a front‑row seat to the suspense.

Voices from the field – winners and spokespeople

"I still can’t believe it," said Sarah Patel, the lucky million‑pound winner. "I’ve been playing the Lotto for years, but this is the first time a bonus ball made the difference. I’m going to use the money to pay off my mortgage and take a family holiday."

National Lottery spokesperson John Taylor reminded players that “the odds are steep, but the thrill isn’t just in winning – it’s in contributing to Good Causes that turn lottery funds into community projects, from local sports pitches to cancer research.”

From the responsible‑gaming angle, GamCare chief adviser Emma Hughes urged participants to stick to the "Dream Big, Play Small" mantra, noting that “setting limits and taking regular breaks can keep the game fun rather than a source of stress.”

Good Causes and the Summer of Sport 2025 campaign

The draw formed part of the National Lottery’s Summer of Sport 2025 initiative, a high‑visibility push that highlighted how lottery money underwrites grassroots sport across the UK. A featured story that night celebrated the England women’s rugby team, nicknamed the Red Roses, after their recent triumph. Funding from the Good Causes programme has helped develop over 3,200 community sports facilities since 2010.

According to the latest figures released by the Lottery, £2.4 billion has been allocated to sport projects across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the past 12 months alone. That means every ticket purchased can be viewed as a tiny contribution to a bigger picture.

What’s next – the September 10 draw

The next Lotto draw is slated for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 19:45 BST. With the £7.08 million jackpot rolling over, analysts at betting firm Ladbrokes predict a final prize north of £8 million – a number that could spark even higher ticket sales.

For those keeping a close eye on the numbers, the odds of hitting the top prize remain 1 in 45 million, but the expected value of a £2 ticket climbs modestly when the jackpot inflates. As always, the National Lottery urges players to gamble responsibly and to treat each ticket as entertainment, not investment.

Background: The evolution of the UK Lotto

Since its launch in 1994, the UK Lotto has become a cultural fixture, with more than 120 million tickets sold each year on average. The draw originally featured six numbers drawn from 1‑49; in 2022 the matrix was expanded to 1‑59, boosting jackpot potential while keeping the odds relatively stable.

The 3,100th draw marks a milestone not just for its numeric significance but also for the continued partnership between the Lottery and charitable causes. Over the past three decades, the Good Causes programme has donated over £10 billion to community projects, ranging from heritage conservation to health initiatives.