The first National Lottery Lotto draw of 2025 has a rollover £5m jackpot available tonight (Wednesday, January 1). It’s a sizeable sum that will give the new year the best possible start for any winner.
Banking that cash during the post-Christmas lull will be a firecracker in your life. Opportunities you could only dream of would be obtainable.
You’ll need to get all six main numbers to stake a claim. Get main main numbers and the bonus ball, and you’ll start the year with a £1m prize.
We’ll have the winning numbers for Lotto and Thunderball, with its £500,000 top prize, below. Good luck and play responsibly.
Wednesday’s winning numbers on January 1
Tonight’s winning Lotto numbers:
Winning Thunderball numbers:
There are chances to win the Lotto on draws every Saturday and Wednesday. To play the game, you choose six number from one to 59 or take a lucky dip.
It costs £2 per play. You can buy a ticket throughout the week and on draw days – Saturday and Wednesday – until 7.30pm.
And if you want more games to play, there is also EuroMillions every Tuesday and Friday and the Set for Life game on Mondays and Thursdays. While the Thunderball draw takes place ever Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with that £500,000 top prize.