Thunderball - Best chance to win £500K on a £1 game
Thunderball has changed and is now your best chance of winning £500,000 all to yourself on a £1 National Lottery Game.
What could you win?**
- The chance to buy that new house, sports car or the trip of a lifetime you always dreamed of
- A new top prize of £500,000 all to yourself
How do you play Thunderball?
- Choose a day to play
- Choose 5 numbers (1 to 39)
- Choose 1 Thunderball number (1 to 14)
- Or ask for a Lucky Dip®
- Choose to play up to 8 weeks in advance.
When is the draw?
- Wednesday BBC ONE from 22:35
- Friday BBC ONE from 22:35 - 23:40
- Saturday BBC ONE from 19:30*
*Draw broadcast times are subject to change.
**Prizes may on occasion be less than stated.
National Lottery Games are subject to Games Rules and Procedures.
Where do you find the results?
- Visit www.national-lottery.co.uk,Ceefax, BBC Red Button or call The National Lottery Line for further information
How much does it cost?
- £1 per board, per draw
Prize structure
Overall, the odds of winning any Thunderball prize are 1 in 12 due to the fixed prize nature of this game, there are no Rollovers if the top prize is not won.
| Match | WinΔ | Approx odds (1 in x) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £500,000 | 8,060,598 |
| 5 main numbers | £5,000 | 620,046 |
| 4 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £250 | 47,415 |
| 4 main numbers | £100 | 3,647 |
| 3 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £20 | 1,437 |
| 3 main numbers | £10 | 111 |
| 2 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £10 | 135 |
| 1 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £5 | 35 |
| 0 main numbers plus the Thunderball | £3 | 29 |
ΔIn exceptional circumstances, and depending on the number of winners overall and per prize category, prizes may, be less than stated - see published Game Procedures for current details, available in National Lottery Retailers and at www.national-lottery.co.uk. On average, 52.88% of Thunderball sales will be available to be paid out in prizes to players.