If the winners wanted anonymity instead of going public, would you still advise them? Absolutely yes. It’s entirely the winner’s decision if they want to share news of their win. We have an aftercare programme in place to ensure that all winners have access to legal and financial advice.

When you win a National Lottery prize in the UK, you are able to decide whether to go public or stay anonymous. It is one of the first big choices you have to make and it is entirely up to you which option you take.

What happens when you win the UK lottery?

If one UK player scoops the EuroMillions top prize, which rolled over from Tuesday’s draw, they will immediately set a new National Lottery record and become Britain’s biggest winner.

Which lottery has best odds UK?

According to the National Lottery website, the odds of winning the jackpots are:

• Lotto jackpot: 1 in 45,057,474.
• EuroMillions jackpot: 1 in 139,838,160.
• Set For Life top prize: 1 in 15,339,390.
• Thunderball top prize: 1 in 8,060,598.

Are lucky dips more likely to win?

Numbers that are chosen more often will appear on more lottery tickets – meaning a higher chance of sharing the top prize if you do win. By going with a Quick Pick or Lucky Dip option, you avoid this skew towards numbers that are in dates so could be less likely to have share your winnings.

Who are the biggest lottery winners in the UK?

Currently the biggest lottery win in the UK is Colin and Chris Weir from Largs who won £161M on EuroMillions in 2011. But what happens after that jaw-dropping moment when, hands shaking as you double and triple check the number on your ticket, you realise that you’re not dreaming and you have actually won?

What happens when you win the National Lottery?

From the moment you realise you’ve won to actually getting the money, winners are looked after every step of the way by a dedicated team of National Lottery ‘Winner’s Advisors’ like Andy. It is their job to support winners through the entire process so they can begin to enjoy their life-changing win. What happens when you win The National Lottery?

How can I find out if I won the lottery?

This page is updated straight after each draw takes place, so you can be the first to find out if you are a winner! Check your tickets, then select a result to view more prize information or access the archives to view the winning numbers for past draws.

How long does it take to claim lottery prize in UK?

In the UK, National Lottery players have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim any prize they win. There are various ways to claim lottery prizes at a small level, up to a value of £50,000, and for bigger wins the claims process depends on whether you played online or bought a ticket in a shop.