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How to Play Lotto: A Beginner's Guide
The UK Lotto is the country's longest-running draw game and is simple to play. Here's how it works.
Step 1: choose six numbers
Pick six numbers from 1 to 59, or take a Lucky Dip for a random set. Each set of six is one line, costing £2.
Step 2: pick your draws
Draws are held on Wednesday and Saturday at around 8pm, with a 7:30pm cut-off. You can play a single draw or several in advance.
Step 3: the new two-round format
From 7 June 2026, every £2 line entered two draw rounds, improving the overall chance of a prize. The jackpot is still won by matching all six main numbers. For what each match pays, see the Lotto prize breakdown.
Step 4: check your ticket
After the draw, check your numbers against the results — see how to check a lottery ticket, and for the timing, what time the Lotto draw is.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Lotto line?
£2 per line.
How many numbers do I pick?
Six numbers from 1 to 59, or take a Lucky Dip.
What changed in June 2026?
Lotto moved to a two-round format with revised prizes from 7 June 2026.
Related guides: the Lotto prize breakdown, what time the Lotto draw is and how to check a lottery ticket.