Lotto Results for April 26, 2025: Jackpot Winner Emerges as Prize Fund Hits £9.2 Million
A Lucky Night for Lotto Players: Record Prizes and Life-Changing Wins
Britain's National Lottery Lotto draw on April 26, 2025, turned dreams into reality for one very fortunate ticket holder who matched all six main numbers to bag a jackpot of £3,989,857. The winning streak continued down the line, with another player grabbing a cool £1,000,000 by matching five numbers plus the bonus ball. If you played, it's time to double-check your ticket because over 1.2 million prizes landed in the hands of lucky players across the country.
The night’s winning numbers—7, 8, 11, 32, 36, and 59—with a bonus ball of 21, appeared after the Guinevere machine sprang into action with ball set 8. You might recognize Guinevere if you’re a regular, as she’s a veteran in the Lotto world, having selected numbers for countless past draws. But what made this draw stand out wasn't just the big money—April 26 marked the 3,062nd official Lotto draw, adding a bit of historic significance, as it landed right alongside VE Day commemorations, letting people's luck shine on a day already packed with meaning.
Breakdown of the Big Wins and Prize Tiers
Let's break down where the money went. It wasn’t just the jackpot and seven-figure second prize that got people talking. Sixty players found themselves celebrating a windfall of £1,750 each after matching five of the main numbers. Meanwhile, a massive 4,575 players scored £140 apiece for matching four numbers—enough for a really nice night out or a helpful bill payment.
- Jackpot (6 numbers): 1 winner, £3,989,857
- Five numbers plus bonus ball: 1 winner, £1,000,000
- Five numbers: 60 winners, £1,750 each
- Four numbers: 4,575 winners, £140 each
- Smaller prizes dotted among 1,235,675 winners in total
The total *Lotto results* prize fund skyrocketed to £9,248,057 for this single draw, showing just how much excitement these rollovers can spark. With so many winners, there's always someone celebrating—be it the start of a new chapter or a quick financial boost.
If you had a flutter this week, don’t let the chance slip away—the deadline to claim is October 23, 2025. Tickets purchased for April 26, whether bought online or in-store, all have that ticking clock. Among all the excitement and statistics, the big story remains: the National Lottery isn't just about headlines or millions; it’s about ordinary people suddenly finding themselves in extraordinary circumstances, if only for one unforgettable Saturday night.