Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe new format offering players two distinct chances to win with every £2 line purchased (PA Archive)The National Lottery's Lotto game has introduced a new format offering players two distinct chances to win with every £2 line purchased. The first draw under these rules is scheduled for this Wednesday. The twice-weekly Lotto draws will now feature a two-round structure, where two separate machines draw two sets of six main numbers and a bonus ball, allowing players to secure a win in either round, or both.Jackpots will continue to commence at £2 million, with the potential to roll over up to five times, while players can become a millionaire by matching all six main numbers or five main numbers plus the bonus ball. Operator Allwyn anticipates a significant increase in Lotto millionaires, projecting a rise from approximately 140 to around 345 annually, alongside improved odds of winning any prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9. The new two-round format will also apply to the Lotto HotPicks add-on game.In fullNew National Lottery format to create hundreds more millionairesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How the new National Lottery format could create more millionaires
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe new format offering players two distinct chances to win with every £2 line purchased (PA Archive)The National Lottery's Lotto game has introduced a new format offering players two distinct chances to win with every £2 line purchased. The first draw under these rules is scheduled for this Wednesday. The twice-weekly Lotto draws will now feature a two-round structure, where two separate machines draw two sets of six main numbers and a bonus ball, allowing players to secure a win in either round, or both.Jackpots will continue to commence at £2 million, with the potential to roll over up to five times, while players can become a millionaire by matching all six main numbers or five main numbers plus the bonus ball. Operator Allwyn anticipates a significant increase in Lotto millionaires, projecting a rise from approximately 140 to around 345 annually, alongside improved odds of winning any prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9. The new two-round format will also apply to the Lotto HotPicks add-on game.In fullNew National Lottery format to create hundreds more millionairesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
