About Dream Number

• How do I play online?
• How do I play my Dream Number?
• How much does it cost?
• Where are my tickets kept?
• When can I play?
• What happens if I win?
• When can I watch the live draw?

How do I play online?

To play online, you'll first need to open a National Lottery Account. If you haven't yet opened one, we'll prompt you to do so once you've completed your online play slip (see 'How do I play my Dream Number?' below).

A National Lottery Account lets you play Lottery Draw Games and our exciting Instant Wins online. To get started, you can transfer as little as £5 to your National Lottery Account from your debit card, and transfer money back to your bank account at any time. For your added security we do verify your details. If we can't authorise your application immediately online, you can also register for an Account by post.

How do I play my Dream Number?

Each Lotto play slip comes with its very own 7-digit Dream Number, which you can play alongside Lotto or by itself.

1. Simply select 'Yes' on the Lotto play slip to play the Dream Number shown, or click 'Lucky Dip' for a random number

2. Choose which draw(s) to enter. You can enter Wednesday's, Saturday's or both

3. Decide the number of weeks you'd like to play. You can choose to play up to eight weeks in advance

4. Next, click 'Play now':

• If you're already signed into your National Lottery Account, your Dream Number draw ticket will now be displayed, with the details stored safely in your Account;
• If you're yet to sign into your National Lottery Account, you'll now be prompted to do so. Once you've signed in, your Dream Number draw ticket will be displayed, with the details stored safely in your Account;
• If you've yet to open a National Lottery Account, you'll now be prompted to do so. In the meantime, our system will remember your play slip details. Once you've opened your Account and added funds, your Dream Number draw ticket will be displayed, with the details stored safely in your Account.

Please note: you can play Dream Number with Lotto using the standard play slip. However, you cannot currently play Dream Number using the Buy Multiple Tickets feature.

How much does it cost?

Each Dream Number costs £1 to play.

Where are my tickets kept?

We keep your ticket details safe and secure in your National Lottery Account, so you can view them online whenever you like (except when our system is closed for maintenance).

To access your Account, click 'Sign in' at the top right of the homepage, then enter your secure username and password. If you can't remember your sign-in details, click the 'Forgotten username or password' link for assistance.

Once you've signed in, select 'Tickets', under the 'Games' menu, to view your ticket details.

When can I play?

You can play Dream Number online every day from 8am (sometimes earlier) until 11.00pm.

But remember: ticket sales close at 7.30pm Wednesdays, and from 7.30pm to 9pm Saturdays, for the draw itself. To play Dream Number on the day, you'll need to buy your ticket before 7.30pm. Please also note that there is no draw on Christmas Day.

What happens if I win?

For your convenience, we'll pay most winnings directly to your National Lottery Account or your debit card. You can claim your prize the day immediately after you win it. Here's how we pay you:

Wins of up to £500

We pay these directly to your Account. You can either transfer them to your debit card or use them to play more games.

Wins of £501 to £5,000

We pay these directly to your debit card, so you can quickly start to enjoy them.

Wins of more than £5,000

You must claim wins of more than £5,000 by calling the National Lottery Customer Care Team on 0845 278 8000. For these, you'll be paid by cheque.

When can I watch the live draw?

The Dream Number draw can be seen on BBC One every Saturday.

On Wednesdays, Dream Number is drawn before the TV show.

Go to TV shows for more information.