Imagine seeing in the New Year with a freshly stacked bank balance. Thanks to the National Lottery, millions of pounds in prizes are set to be won over the weekend.
Whether you fancy taking your chances with the Euromillions or you’re hoping for something to set you up for life, then there are options. Games start from £1 and you can enjoy the thrill of picking your own numbers or leaving it to chance.
So if you fancy playing over the New Year, here are the dates and times you need to know for the games available. Good luck!
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New Year Lotto draws
Lotto will be played on New Year’s Eve (December 31) and has a whopping £15 million jackpot that must be won. Match six numbers and you could be walking away with those millions.
However, as the draw is a “Must Be Won” game, which means that if the jackpot isn’t claimed, there’s a rolldown. That means the jackpot is shared by players matching two or more main numbers, so thousands of people can expect to win a boosted cash prize.
New Year Euromillions
The last Euromillions of 2022 will be played on Friday, December 30. With a jackpot of at least £15 million up for grabs, it’s a tasty little win for whoever guesses the correct numbers.
Lines, made up of five main numbers and two lucky stars, cost just £2.50 to play. Make sure you’re in the draw by buying your ticket before 7.30pm though!
Set for Life New Year games
With a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years, you really would be set for life with this game. Played twice a week for £1.50 a line, match five main numbers and the life ball to walk away with the top prize.
Draws over the New Year take place this evening, December 29 and on Bank Holiday Monday, January 2.
Thunderball New Year draws
The Thunderball allegedly has the best chances of winning a prize, with only the Thunderball needed to cash in a £3 prize. This New Year, you can play the £1-a-line draw on December 30 and December 31.
The top prize is a lovely £500,000 and if you’re the lucky winner, then it’s all yours. Unlike other National Lottery games, the jackpot isn’t split between winners if there’s more than one.
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