National Lottery Results: October 29 Draw Awards £12.3 Million Jackpot

The National Lottery announced the results of its latest draw on October 29, revealing winning numbers for a significant £12.3 million jackpot. Additionally, the Thunderball draw featured a jackpot of £500,000. The winning Lotto numbers were drawn at 20:00 BST, with the Thunderball numbers following shortly after.

Major Jackpot Winners in National Lottery History

The National Lottery has a history of life-changing jackpots. The largest single winner emerged in April 2016 when an anonymous player claimed a remarkable £35 million. Earlier that same year, two ticket-holders each took home £33 million. Notably, a main Lotto game jackpot of £42,008,610 was split among three anonymous winners in January 1996, providing each with £14,002,870. One of the most memorable wins occurred on New Year’s Eve in 2016, when a single ticket secured £26.4 million.

The National Lottery, first drawn on November 19, 1994, has made substantial contributions to society. Half of all money spent by players goes directly to the prize fund. In addition, 28% is allocated to good causes, 12% is collected by the Government in duty, and both retailers and operational costs receive 5% each.

With such impressive figures and transformative potential, the National Lottery continues to capture the imagination of players across the UK. The anticipation surrounding each draw not only offers the chance for life-changing sums but also supports various community initiatives and charitable causes.