The numbers: Lotto and Thunderball
No jackpot landed on Wednesday night, so the £2 million top prize rolls to the weekend. If you’re checking your slip, here are the UK Lotto results for Draw 3089 on Wednesday, July 30, 2025: 3, 5, 7, 18, 21, 37, with Bonus Ball 38.
No ticket matched all six main numbers. One player did match five plus the bonus and banked £1,000,000 — the night’s biggest individual win. The draw used Ball Set 4 and the Lotto 2 machine, and the process was overseen by an independent adjudicator.
Here’s the full prize breakdown released for the main Lotto draw:
- Match 6: 0 winners (jackpot rolls over)
- Match 5 + Bonus: 1 winner, £1,000,000
- Match 5: 154 winners, £1,750 each
- Match 4: 7,586 winners, £140 each
- Match 3: 120,822 winners, £30 each
- Match 2: 841,224 winners, free Lucky Dip
Across the main Lotto draw alone, 969,787 players won a prize of some kind, with £5,956,200 paid out on the night. If you matched two numbers, your free Lucky Dip will be valid for a future Lotto draw once it’s redeemed.
Thunderball also took place on Wednesday, with a fixed top prize of £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers were 6, 7, 13, 21, 31, and the Thunderball was 14. Tickets cost £1, and the top prize can be won by more than one person — it isn’t shared if there are multiple winners.
What it means, how to check and claim
What happens next? The £2 million Lotto jackpot now rolls to Saturday’s draw on August 2. Rollovers can lift the headline prize quickly, especially when more people play on weekends. If you were close tonight — say four or five numbers — your prize is fixed by tier, so it won’t change after results night.
Double-check your numbers with care. If you play at a shop, use a ticket checker in store or ask a retailer to scan the slip for you. If you play online or on the app, your account will flag any win and guide you through claiming. For paper tickets, sign the back, keep it flat and dry, and store it somewhere safe.
Claiming is straightforward but time-limited. Winners have 180 days to claim — for this draw, that’s until January 26, 2026. Miss the deadline and the prize is gone. Smaller wins can usually be paid out by retailers, while larger prizes are handled directly by the operator. You’ll need ID for bigger payouts, and the process may take a little longer for six-figure wins and above.
If you landed a free Lucky Dip for matching two numbers, redeem it promptly so you don’t forget. The free entry is for a future Lotto draw and has its own expiry date, which will be shown when you claim.
About those odds you’re always hearing about: matching all six main numbers in Lotto is roughly a 1 in 45 million shot. The five-plus-bonus tier is about 1 in 7.5 million. Hitting three numbers — the tier that pays £30 — is around 1 in 97. That’s why even a five-number win without the bonus can feel like threading a needle; 154 people did it tonight, each taking £1,750.
Why do ball sets and machines get mentioned? It’s about fairness and transparency. The operator rotates through calibrated ball sets and different draw machines to keep things consistent and random over time. Wednesday’s draw used Ball Set 4 and the Lotto 2 machine, and the whole thing was witnessed by an independent adjudicator — standard practice for every draw.
Thunderball works a little differently from Lotto. It has a fixed top prize of £500,000, which doesn’t get shared even if multiple tickets hit the top tier. You need to match five main numbers plus the Thunderball to win the half-million. You can still win with fewer matches if you have the Thunderball — and for £1 a line, the game is designed to offer smaller wins more often than Lotto, though the prizes are lower.
Thinking ahead to Saturday? You can buy entries up to a set cutoff before the draw. If you prefer to plan, set a spend limit or a play break in your online account. The National Lottery offers tools to help you stay in control, and retailers can refuse sales if you appear underage or try to buy after the cutoff.
Quick tips if you’re a winner tonight:
- Sign your ticket straight away if it’s a paper slip.
- Take a clear photo of the front and back for your records.
- Don’t share your ticket details publicly or on social media.
- For big wins, consider keeping the circle tight while you get advice.
Eligibility rules still apply. You must be 18 or over and physically in the UK or Isle of Man to take part. If you played while abroad, your ticket isn’t valid. And if someone asks for a “fee” to release a prize, walk away — that’s not how the National Lottery operates.
One last housekeeping note: if you think you’ve won but your ticket is lost, damaged, or stolen, contact the operator right away. There’s a process for investigating claims within the 180-day window, but it takes time. The sooner you start, the better your chances of a smooth outcome.
To recap, Wednesday’s Lotto numbers were 3, 5, 7, 18, 21, 37, with Bonus Ball 38 — no jackpot winner, one £1 million winner at the second tier, and nearly a million prizes paid across the board. Thunderball’s numbers were 6, 7, 13, 21, 31 and Thunderball 14, with the fixed £500,000 top prize up for grabs. The jackpot now heads to Saturday. If you’re holding a winner, claim in time.
Arlen Fitzpatrick
My name is Arlen Fitzpatrick, and I am a sports enthusiast with a passion for soccer. I have spent years studying the intricacies of the game, both as a player and a coach. My expertise in sports has allowed me to analyze matches and predict outcomes with great accuracy. As a writer, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love for soccer with others, providing insights and engaging stories about the beautiful game. My ultimate goal is to inspire and educate soccer fans, helping them to deepen their understanding and appreciation for the sport.
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