Why did Dream Number close?

Dream Number played an integral part in raising over £550 million for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - meaning that The National Lottery remains on track to reach its target of raising £750 million for London 2012 from specifically-designated games.

We regularly refresh our range of games to ensure we offer our players a wide range of games with differing odds and prize amounts. We increased the top prize level on Thunderball to £500,000 and didn't need two games offering the same top prize. We have also introduced Lotto Plus 5 and we have made some exciting changes to our EuroMillions game.

When did the last Dream Number draw take place?

The last draw took place on Wednesday 9th February 2011.

What happens if I have a winning Dream Number ticket?

All prizes had to be claimed within 180 days of the date of the relevant draw that was entered, after which time the money goes to the Good Causes.

The last date for claiming prizes for the final Dream Number draw was 5:30pm on Monday 8th August 2011. It is therefore no longer possible to claim any prizes for Dream Number.

Will the removal of Dream Number affect the funds being raised for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?

No - Dream Number was just one of a number of National Lottery games raising money for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With the Good Causes contribution arising from the sale of these specially-designated games going to the fund set up for London 2012, The National Lottery remains on track to meet its target of raising £750 million for the Games.