About us
We exist to change lives
But we couldn't do it without you
It happens in dramatic, never-the-same-again ways. And in essential, life-is-a-little-better ways. We exist to change lives, to maximise returns to National Lottery Projects. But we couldn't do it without you – with every game you play, you make the UK better – play makes it possible.
Life changing games
From instant grins to stunned gasps, our games create over nine million winners every week – not to mention, on average, seven new millionaires.Δ The National Lottery has so far awarded over £92 billion in prizes and created more than 7,000 millionaires or multi-millionaires since its launch in 1994.
The UK's first and favourite is Lotto. It's our national treasure that's been changing lives every week since 1994. EuroMillions is our international blockbuster – the big game with prizes to match. Set For Life, has a top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 yearsΔ. Instant Win Games bring the wins anytime, anywhere so there's never a dull moment. While Thunderball, Lotto HotPicks and EuroMillions HotPicks add extra winning flavour to each week.
Join in our life-changing gamesLife changing projects
Over £30 million every week, on averageΔ. That's what players like you give to our projects. That's massive. You help build local communities, power sports teams, save the environment, unleash creative talent, empower the elderly and unlock young potential. Each week 400 new projects are supported. You're changing lives.
With hundreds of lottery grants in every postcode district, most people will have benefited from a National Lottery-funded project at some point. That's £48 billion, invested in the nation by 12 specialist organisations that ensure it goes exactly where it's needed.
Discover moreChanging lives responsibly
We're the nation's chance to dream. Our games are fun and exciting, and should always remain so. That's why for us, players are the priority.
What does this mean to you? It means we always encourage Healthy Play. It means lots of people playing a little, rather than a few playing a lot. We're all about changing lives for the better.
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