National Lottery Results May 2 2026: Lotto Winning Numbers

Key Highlights

• Lotto winning numbers: 03, 04, 06, 12, 29, 40 with Bonus Ball 19
• Thunderball numbers: 08, 12, 24, 28, 35 with Thunderball 12
• Jackpot stood at approximately £3.8 million–£3.9 million
• Draw took place at 8pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Ticket sales closed at 7.30pm, with tickets priced at £2

Winning Numbers Confirmed for May 2 Draw

The National Lottery has confirmed the official results for its Lotto and Thunderball draws held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The Lotto winning numbers are:
03, 04, 06, 12, 29, 40, with the Bonus Ball 19.

For the Thunderball draw, the winning numbers are:
08, 12, 24, 28, 35, with the Thunderball number 12.

Players who matched all six Lotto numbers stand to claim a jackpot worth around £3.8 million to £3.9 million, while those matching five numbers plus the bonus ball are eligible for a £1 million prize.

Draw Details and Entry Rules

The Lotto draw was conducted at 8pm, followed by the Thunderball draw shortly after at 8.15pm. Entry for both games closed at 7.30pm, with each ticket costing £2.

The National Lottery continues to operate on a regular schedule, with Lotto draws held every Wednesday and Saturday, while Thunderball and other games offer additional chances to win throughout the week.

Prize Structure and Winning Opportunities

The Lotto jackpot is awarded to players who match all six main numbers. Secondary prizes are distributed across multiple tiers, including:

• £1 million for matching five numbers plus the bonus ball
• Smaller cash prizes for matching fewer numbers

Thunderball offers a separate top prize of up to £500,000, providing an additional opportunity for players in the same draw evening.

History of Major Lottery Wins

The National Lottery has produced some of the largest payouts in UK history since its first draw on November 19, 1994, when seven winners shared a jackpot of £5,874,778.

Notable wins include:

• £42 million — the largest single-ticket win, recorded in 1996
• £41 million — won by builder Gareth Bull in November 2020, who later redeveloped his home into a luxury manor
• £500,000 — won by Sue Davies after ending five months of pandemic shielding
• £300,000 — won accidentally by Sandra Devine after purchasing a different ticket than intended
• £11 million — won by Karl at the age of 23 in 1996

The biggest jackpot ever offered reached £66 million, shared between two winners in January of the previous year.

Global Context: Largest Lottery Wins

Globally, lottery prizes have reached even higher levels. Among the largest recorded payouts:

• £1.308 billion — Powerball, January 2016 (USA)
• £1.267 billion — Mega Millions, March 2019 (USA)
• £633.76 million — Powerball (USA)
• £625.76 million — Powerball, August 2017 (USA)
• £575.53 million — Powerball, October 2018 (USA)

These figures highlight the scale of global lottery systems compared to UK draws.

Odds and Participation

The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot remain approximately one in 14 million, making it a high-risk, high-reward game.

Despite the long odds, participation remains strong, driven by the possibility of life-changing payouts and the simplicity of the game format.