The National Lottery has released the latest UK Thunderball Results for Saturday, 16 March 2024. Thunderball draw took place on Saturday March 16th 2024 and the results for this draw have been announced below. The UK’s favorite midweek and weekend game, Thunderball, failed to produce a jackpot winner on Saturday, March 16th, 2024.
Thunderball Results Saturday 16th March 2024
The winning numbers for the UK Thunderball draw on Saturday, March 16, 2024 were:
- Main Numbers: 11, 20, 26, 28, 30
- Thunderball: 07
UK Thunderball Estimated Jackpot
Although the jackpot of £500,000 remained unclaimed, numerous participants managed to secure wins by matching various combinations of main numbers and the Thunderball. The National Lottery website has a detailed breakdown of prize tiers and the number of winners for this particular draw.
Thunderball 16th March 2024 Prize Breakdown
| Category | Prize Per Winner | Winners | Prize Fund Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Thunderball | £500,000 | 0 | £0 |
| Match 5 | £5,000 | 0 | £0 |
| Match 4 + Thunderball | £250 | 50 | £12,500 |
| Match 4 | £100 | 550 | £55,000 |
| Match 3 + Thunderball | £20 | 1,936 | £38,720 |
| Match 3 | £10 | 18,865 | £188,650 |
| Match 2 + Thunderball | £10 | 19,067 | £190,670 |
| Match 1 + Thunderball | £5 | 71,673 | £358,365 |
| Match 0 + Thunderball | £3 | 81,932 | £245,796 |
| Totals | – | 194,073 | £1,089,701 |
This rollover means the jackpot for the next Thunderball draw is likely to be even more enticing. The National Lottery hasn’t yet announced the updated amount, but it’s bound to be a significant sum that could change someone’s life.
When Is Thunderball Draw in UK?
Thunderball draws happen four times a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
What Time Are The UK Thunderball Results?
The UK Thunderball results aren’t revealed at the same time as the draw. The draw itself happens earlier in the evening, but the results are published a bit later:
- The Thunderball draw occurs around 8:15 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and 8:00 pm on Fridays.
- However, the results are typically published on the National Lottery website at around 9:30 pm for all four days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday).
How To Play United Kingdom Thunderball?
Here’s how to play the exciting UK Thunderball lottery:
1. Choose Your Numbers:
- You need to select five main numbers from 1 to 49 and one Thunderball number from 1 to 14.
- You can choose them yourself for a more personalized touch, or opt for a Lucky Dip which generates random numbers for you if you prefer a chance encounter with luck.
2. Purchase Your Ticket:
- Tickets can be purchased from authorized retailers all across the UK. You can also buy them online through the National Lottery website: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/
- Each line (combination of five main numbers and a Thunderball) costs a convenient £1.
- You can play up to seven lines on a single playslip and buy up to 10 slips at once, maximizing your chances of winning.
3. Decide When to Play:
- Thunderball offers multiple chances to win throughout the week! Draws are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Make sure to purchase your ticket before the cut-off time for the specific draw you want to participate in (usually around 7:30 pm on draw days).
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