Thunderball - Best shot

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Choose 5 lucky numbers and the Thunderball for your best chance of winning up to £250,000 on a National Lottery draw. Easy to play. Easy to win.

How do I play Thunderball?

  • Choose a day to play
  • Choose 5 numbers (1 to 34)
  • Choose 1 Thunderball number (1 to 14)
  • Or ask for a Lucky Dip®
  • Choose to play up to 8 weeks in advance.

What could I win?**

  • Up to £250,000 all to yourself
  • The chance to buy that new sports car you always promised yourself...or maybe even three

When is the draw?

  • Saturday BBC ONE from 19:30*
  • Wednesday BBC ONE from 22:35

*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 I find the results?

  • Visit www.national-lottery.co.uk, Teletext (until January 2010), 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

The overall odds of matching 5 main numbers plus the Thunderball are 1 in 3,895,584. Overall, the odds of winning any Thunderball prize are 1 in 18.2 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 £250,000 3,895,584
5 main numbers £5,000 299,661
4 main numbers plus the Thunderball £250 26,867
4 main numbers £100 2,067
3 main numbers plus the Thunderball £20 960
3 main numbers £10 74
2 main numbers plus the Thunderball £10 107
1 main numbers plus the Thunderball £5 33

ΔIn exceptional circumstances, and depending on the number of winners overall and per prize category, prizes may, on occasion, 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, 54% of Thunderball sales will be available to be paid out in prizes to players.