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What Is the First Prize on Lotto?
The Lotto "first prize" is the jackpot — won by matching all six main numbers. It starts at around £2 million and grows through rollovers until it's won or reaches a Must Be Won draw.
How the jackpot grows
If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. It can roll over a maximum of five times; the following draw is then "Must Be Won", guaranteeing the money is paid out even if no one matches six.
What happens in a Must Be Won draw
If there's still no six-number winner, the jackpot "rolls down" and is shared among the lower tiers, dramatically boosting those prizes for that draw. It's often the best-value time to play.
The odds
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 45,057,474. If multiple tickets match all six, the prize is shared equally. For every tier below it, see the Lotto prize breakdown and how many numbers you need to win.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lotto first prize?
The jackpot, for matching all six main numbers, starting around £2 million.
What happens if no one wins?
It rolls over, up to a maximum of five draws, then becomes a Must Be Won draw.
What are the jackpot odds?
1 in 45,057,474.
Related guides: the full Lotto prize breakdown, how many numbers you need to win and the odds of winning the lottery.