£8.43 Million Jackpot Rolls Over, No Lotto Winners on Sept 10

When Allwyn Entertainment Limited, the operator behind The National Lottery, released the results of National Lottery Lotto draw 3101United Kingdom on Wednesday night, most of the country was glued to the screens. The six main numbers – 1, 9, 18, 27, 38 and 42 – paired with bonus ball 13, but the £8,430,747 jackpot didn’t find a matching ticket. That means the prize will roll over to the next draw, keeping the anticipation high for anyone who bought a ticket before the 7:30 PM BST sales cut‑off.

What Happened: Numbers, Jackpot and the Roll‑Over

The draw, conducted at approximately 8:00 PM BST, used Ball Set 2 and the Lotto 2 draw machine – the same hardware that has been in service since 2022. The live feed on the official YouTube channel showed each ball tumble, ending with the bonus ball 13. Because no player hit all six main numbers, the top prize didn’t pay out, pushing the jackpot to the next scheduled draw on September 13.

Here’s the quick math: the total prize fund for this draw was £5,078,770, spread across 894,668 winners in every category. That’s almost 900 k people walking away with something, even if most got a modest £30 for matching three numbers. The biggest single payout went to a lone player who nailed five numbers plus the bonus – a neat £1,000,000.

• Match 6 (Jackpot): 0 winners – £8,430,747 rolls over
• Match 5 + Bonus: 1 winner – £1,000,000
• Match 5: 125 winners – £1,750 each (£218,750 total)
• Match 4: 5,936 winners – £140 each (£831,040 total)
• Match 3: 100,966 winners – £30 each (£3,028,980 total)
• Match 2: 787,640 players – free ticket for next draw

The sheer scale of the prize pool – over £5 million – illustrates why the National Lottery remains a staple of UK leisure gambling.

How the Draw Works: Machines, Adjudicators and Transparency

Every draw is overseen by an independent adjudicator, a practice Allwyn has highlighted as a cornerstone of public trust. The adjudicator watches the machine, checks the ball set for wear, and confirms each number before it’s announced on screen. The process is recorded and later posted to the official YouTube channel, where a timestamped transcript proves the sequence.

“We take transparency very seriously,” said Sarah Thompson, head of communications at Allwyn Entertainment Limited. “Our procedures are audited by third‑party agencies, and the live broadcast lets anyone verify the draw in real time.”

For those who prefer a quieter check, the results are also posted on the National Lottery website and the companion app. A QR‑code on retail tickets links directly to the same data, ensuring every player can confirm their numbers within minutes.

Who Won What: Prize Breakdown and the Lucky Million‑Pound Ticket

Because the jackpot stayed unclaimed, the £8.43 million prize will be added to the next draw’s pool, potentially creating a life‑changing windfall for the next lucky ticket‑holder. Meanwhile, the £1 million winner – who matched five numbers plus the bonus – is still anonymous, as UK law protects lottery winners’ identities unless they choose to go public.

Even the smaller wins add up. The 5,936 people who hit four numbers each walked away with £140, which many said would cover a week’s groceries. The 100,966 three‑number winners collectively received just over £3 million – a reminder that the lottery is as much about the “something for everyone” vibe as it is about the headline‑grabbing jackpot.

Interestingly, the Thunderball draw that night produced numbers 7, 8, 18, 30, 32 with Thunderball 3. No major wins were reported there either, but the Thunderball prize pool still contributed £1.2 million to the overall National Lottery earnings for the week.

Reactions and Responsible Play: The Public’s Take

Social media lit up with a mix of disappointment (“No one hit the jackpot… again”) and optimism (“That £1 million winner must be over the moon”). A handful of players posted selfies with their ticket stubs, while others joked about “finally getting an extra free ticket” after matching just two numbers.

The National Lottery used the platform to remind fans of the “Dream Big, Play Small” mantra. The responsible gambling toolkit, linked in every result post, lets players set daily spend limits, self‑exclude, or request a temporary pause. “The lottery should be fun, not a financial stressor,” Thompson added, echoing a sentiment that resonates with the 2 % of UK adults who admit to gambling problems.

Local retailers reported a spike in ticket sales on the day of the draw, with many customers buying a second ticket after hearing the results. That surge is typical when a jackpot rolls over – the promise of an even larger prize fuels fresh purchases.

What’s Next for the Jackpot? Upcoming Draws and Forecasts

With the £8.43 million jackpot now added to the September 13 draw, analysts at betting firm OddsRUs predict the new total could top £10 million if there are no winners again. “Statistically, a jackpot rolls over roughly every 4–5 draws,” says their senior analyst, Mark Patel. “Given the current ticket volume, a £10 million top prize isn’t out of reach.”

The next draw will close ticket sales at 7:30 PM BST, giving players a little less than an hour to decide. The official website will broadcast the live draw at 8:00 PM, and the same adjudication process will be in place.

Meanwhile, the National Lottery continues to promote its “Summer of Sport 2025” campaign, using the Lotto results page to spotlight community projects like the Red Roses women’s sport initiative. That synergy between charitable causes and lottery revenue is a core part of the brand’s public‑image strategy.