Thunderball - Best chance to win £500K on a £1 game

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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?

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.