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Lotto HotPicks: Prizes & Odds Explained
Lotto HotPicks uses the same drawn numbers as the main UK Lotto but is a separate game with fixed cash prizes. The twist: you choose how many numbers to play, and you must match every one to win.
How it works
Each line costs £1. You decide whether to play Match 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, pick that many numbers from 1 to 59, and they're checked against the main Lotto draw. There's no Bonus Ball and no jackpot tier — prizes are fixed regardless of how many people win.
The fixed prizes
| Game | Match all of | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | 5 numbers | £350,000 |
| Match 4 | 4 numbers | £13,000 |
| Match 3 | 3 numbers | £800 |
| Match 2 | 2 numbers | £60 |
| Match 1 | 1 number | £6 |
Prizes are the standard fixed HotPicks amounts; always confirm current figures on the official site, as the operator can revise them.
Is it better value than Lotto?
It depends what you want. HotPicks gives fixed prizes and lets you target a specific match, but there's no multi-million jackpot. For the main game's tiers, see the full Lotto prize breakdown, and for a cross-game view, the odds of winning the lottery.
Frequently asked questions
How is HotPicks different from Lotto?
You pick how many numbers to match (1 to 5) and must match all of them; prizes are fixed.
How much does HotPicks cost?
£1 per line.
Does it use the same numbers as Lotto?
Yes — it uses the main Lotto draw's numbers but is a separate game.
Related guides: the full Lotto prize breakdown, the odds of winning the lottery and how many numbers you need to win.