The first National Lottery Lotto draw of 2026 takes place tonight, Saturday, January 3, offering a thrilling double rollover jackpot of £7.6 million. This handsome prize is a fantastic way to kickstart the new year, giving lottery players a chance to win big cash rewards.
To win the jackpot, players must match all six main numbers. Securing five main numbers plus the bonus ball will earn a substantial £1 million prize.
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Lotto and Thunderball draws:
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Lotto winning numbers: 6, 20, 34, 38, 37, 48
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Bonus ball: 4
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Thunderball winning numbers: 2, 3, 9, 13, 38
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Thunderball: 9
A Lotto ticket costs £2 per play and can be purchased throughout the week. On draw days—Wednesdays and Saturdays—ticket sales close at 7:30pm. For those looking for more chances to win, EuroMillions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday, while the Set for Life game runs on Mondays and Thursdays.
The Thunderball draw occurs four times weekly—Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—with a top prize of £500,000.
Beyond the excitement of winning, playing the lottery contributes millions of pounds to good causes across the country.
Good luck to all participants tonight!