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How Does the Postcode Lottery Work?

The People's Postcode Lottery works differently from number-based games. You don't pick numbers — your entry is tied to where you live. Here's how it works in plain English.

You play with your postcode

You subscribe with your home postcode for £12.50 a month and are automatically entered into every draw that month. Winning postcodes are selected at random, and because only playing postcodes are entered, prizes are won in every draw. If your postcode is drawn, everyone in it who holds a ticket wins.

The different draws

There are draws throughout the month with different prize structures — daily prizes on weekdays, a larger Saturday "Millionaire Street" prize, and bigger monthly events such as the £250,000 prize and Postcode Millions. Because prizes are shared across everyone playing in a winning postcode, your individual payout depends partly on how many neighbours also play.

The cost and the catch

It's a rolling monthly subscription, so the £12.50 (more for multiple tickets) is an ongoing commitment rather than a one-off ticket. A minimum of 30% of every ticket goes to charity, which is a defining feature of the game.

How it compares

The chance of a ticket winning something is, on average, better than 1 in 4 — far shorter than a number-game jackpot, but most wins are small and shared. For the full picture, see our guide to Postcode Lottery odds.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

£12.50 a month per ticket, paid by subscription.

Do I pick numbers?

No — your entry is your postcode, drawn at random.

How much goes to charity?

A minimum of 30% of every ticket.

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