UK Lotto

Number of balls to pick: 6 numbers from 1 to 49

Odds to win the jackpot: 1 in 13,983,816

Lotto draws: every Wednesday and Saturday

Lotto Plus 5 draws: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Six main Lotto numbers are drawn, along with one additional number - the bonus number. Match a minimum of three numbers to the main Lotto numbers drawn to win a prize. The bonus number is only relevant when you match five main numbers and the bonus number. Step-up your chances to win the jackpot by playing these most often winning Lotto numbers combinations. You can play UK Lotto online on National Lottery website.

All Lotto prizes are paid as a lump sum and are tax-free. Of every pound (£) spent on Lottery games, 50 pence (p) goes to the prize fund, 28p to good causes as set out by Parliament, 12p to the British Government as duty and 5p to retailers as commission, while Camelot receives 4.5p to cover operating costs and 0.5p profit. Players must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the lottery
(Source: Wikipedia)