The Big Win - Health Lottery: Official Guide, Rules, Odds & How to Play
What is The Big Win?
The Big Win is the flagship draw game of the Health Lottery portfolio, offering players the chance to win up to £250,000 while supporting health-related good causes across Great Britain. The Health Lottery now features multiple games including The Big Win, Payday, and Raffle.
All Health Lottery prizes are paid as tax-free lump sums. Of every £1 spent on Health Lottery tickets:
Health Lottery Game Portfolio
The Big Win - Main draw game with £250,000 top prize
Payday - Daily draws with £10,000 top prize
Raffle - Guaranteed £25,000 winner every draw
Monthly Mega Raffle - Special £250,000 monthly prize
How to play The Big Win?
Players select five main numbers from 1 to 50. In each Big Win draw, five main numbers are drawn plus one bonus ball from remaining pool of balls. To win the jackpot, you need to match all five main numbers.
The bonus ball can enhance lower-tier prizes - matching it with fewer main numbers can still win you prizes or free tickets!
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50
- Remember the bonus ball for enhanced lower-tier prizes
- Wait for the draw every day
- Check your numbers - match just 1 number + bonus for a free ticket!
- Claim your prize - all prizes are tax-free!
To buy a ticket online go to Health Lottery official site.
Odds to win The Big Win prizes
The Big Win offers excellent overall odds with 1 in 10 chance to win any prize!
| Winning Selections | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 balls | 1 in 2,118,760 | £250,000 Jackpot |
| Match 4 balls + Bonus | 1 in 423,752 | £10,000 |
| Match 4 balls | 1 in 9,631 | £250 |
| Match 3 balls + Bonus | 1 in 4,815 | £50 |
| Match 3 balls | 1 in 224 | £20 |
| Match 2 balls + Bonus | 1 in 224 | £10 |
| Match 2 balls | 1 in 16 | Free Ticket |
| Match 1 ball + Bonus | 1 in 32 | Free Ticket |
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 10
Prize Information
- Big Win Jackpot: £250,000 top prize
- Free Tickets: Valid for 30 days from purchase date
- All Prizes: Paid as tax-free lump sums
- Multiple Games: Also play Payday (£10,000) and Raffle (£25,000)
Winning vs Losing Combinations
After each Big Win draw, the distribution of combinations is:
Winning Probability Calculations
In The Big Win, you pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50. The draw selects 5 main numbers plus 1 bonus ball from remaining numbers. You win by matching at least 1 main number plus the bonus ball, or at least 2 main numbers. The number of winning combinations is calculated as follows:
Total Number of Combinations
The total number of ways to choose 5 numbers from 50 is:
Winning Combinations Breakdown
Let's calculate all the winning combinations for each prize tier:
| Prize Tier | Winning Combinations | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 + Bonus | 74,497 | \( \binom{5}{1} \times \binom{45}{4} \times \frac{1}{5} \) |
| Match 2 | 66,915 | \( \binom{5}{2} \times \binom{45}{3} \times \frac{4}{5} \) |
| Match 2 + Bonus | 8,364 | \( \binom{5}{2} \times \binom{45}{3} \times \frac{1}{5} \) |
| Match 3 | 1,290 | \( \binom{5}{3} \times \binom{45}{2} \times \frac{4}{5} \) |
| Match 3 + Bonus | 323 | \( \binom{5}{3} \times \binom{45}{2} \times \frac{1}{5} \) |
| Match 4 | 45 | \( \binom{5}{4} \times \binom{45}{1} \times \frac{4}{5} \) |
| Match 4 + Bonus | 11 | \( \binom{5}{4} \times \binom{45}{1} \times \frac{1}{5} \) |
| Match 5 | 1 | \( \binom{5}{5} \times \frac{4}{5} \) |
| Match 5 + Bonus | 0* | \( \binom{5}{5} \times \frac{1}{5} \) |
| Total Winning Combinations | 152,026 |
*Note: Match 5 + Bonus is not a separate prize tier - it's included in the Match 5 jackpot prize.
Non-Winning Combinations
Combinations that don't win any prize (match 0 or 1 main numbers without bonus):
Match 1 (no bonus): \( \binom{5}{1} \times \binom{45}{4} \times \frac{4}{5} = 595,980 \)
Total losing: 1,221,759 + 595,980 = 1,966,734
Conclusion
Therefore, there are 152,026 combinations (7%) that win any prize in each Big Win drawing, while 1,966,734 combinations (93%) win nothing.
Strategic Advantage
With our system, you can focus on playing the winning 7% of Big Win combinations, significantly improving your chances of regular wins! The majority of winning combinations come from matching 1 number plus bonus or 2 numbers, showing that even small matches can lead to free tickets or cash prizes.
Ready for The Big Win?
Use our advanced tools and strategies to maximize your chances of winning £250,000 while supporting health charities!
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The Big Win
Prize: Up to £250,000
Draws: Daily
Cost: £1 per play
Match 5 numbers to win the jackpot
Payday
Prize: Up to £10,000
Draws: Daily
Cost: £1 per play
Daily chances to win cash prizes
Raffle
Prize: £25,000 guaranteed
Draws: With each Big Win
Cost: Included with Big Win
Guaranteed £25,000 winner every draw
Did You Know?
The Health Lottery has raised over £130 million for health-related good causes since its launch in 2011. It operates as 51 society lotteries across England, Scotland, and Wales, ensuring local communities benefit directly from ticket sales in their region.
Source: Health Lottery Player's Guide
