Thunderball - Best chance to win £500K on a £1 game
Thunderball is your best chance of winning £500,000 on a £1 National Lottery Game. Plus the top prize is fixed so you will never have to share itΔ.
How much does it cost?
- £1 per board, per draw
How do I 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.
What could I win?
Overall, the odds of winning any Thunderball prize are 1 in 13. 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 |
When is the draw?
- Saturday BBC One from 19:30*
- Wednesday BBC One from 22:35
- Friday BBC One from 22:35 - 23:45*
*Draw broadcast times are subject to change. National Lottery Games are subject to Games Rules and Procedures.
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% of Thunderball sales will be available to be paid out in prizes to players.