National Lottery Lotto results: £8.3m must-be-won jackpot drawn on August 8
Saturday's National Lottery Lotto draw offered an £8.3 million 'must be won' jackpot that could not roll over, with two sets of winning numbers reported across the draw's two rounds.
The winning numbers reported for the first round of the National Lottery Lotto draw on Saturday, August 8, 2026 were 14, 45, 53, 26, 50 and 18, with a bonus ball of 43. The jackpot was an £8.3 million 'must be won' prize that could not roll over.
The UK National Lottery held a Lotto draw on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with a jackpot of £8.3 million. It was a "must be won" prize, meaning the money could not roll over to another draw. The evening also included a Thunderball draw, which according to reports carried a top prize of £500,000 and was scheduled for 8.15pm. The Lotto draw now operates in two rounds, with each played line entered into one draw and played across both, according to reports. Two sets of winning numbers have been published for the August 8 draw. The first round was reported as 14, 45, 53, 26, 50 and 18, with a bonus ball of 43. A second set — 10, 28, 26, 45, 47 and 05, with a bonus ball — was also reported. Which set is correct has not been confirmed. The jackpot had built steadily through the summer, from a reported £4.4 million on July 29 to £5.9 million on August 1, before reaching £8.3 million. Whether anyone claimed the top prize is not yet known.
Saturday's £8.3m must-be-won Lotto draw
Saturday night's Lotto draw carried a jackpot of £8.3 million, and the prize could not roll over. Because it was a 'must be won' draw, the money was guaranteed to be paid out on the night rather than carried into a future game.
The draw took place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as part of the evening's National Lottery schedule, which also included a Thunderball draw. The results were broadcast on The National Lottery Results programme.
According to published reports, the winning numbers drawn in the first round were 14, 45, 53, 26, 50 and 18, with a bonus ball of 43.
Whether anyone matched the numbers to claim the £8.3 million jackpot is not yet known. Under 'must be won' rules, if no ticket matched all six main numbers, the prize fund would be distributed among winners in lower prize tiers rather than rolling over.
Players had been able to enter by choosing six numbers or opting for a Lucky Dip, in which the numbers are generated at random.
Two rounds, two sets of numbers reported
Alongside the first set of winning numbers, a second set was also reported for the same August 8 draw: 10, 28, 26, 45, 47 and 05, with a bonus ball, according to reports.
The apparent discrepancy may be explained by a change to how the game works. Reports suggest the Lotto now operates in two rounds, with each played line entered into one draw and played across both rounds. Under that format, two sets of numbers would be drawn on a single night, and a player's line would be valid for each.
It is not yet clear which reported set corresponds to which round, or whether both are accurate. The National Lottery has not, in the reports consulted, confirmed the relationship between the two sets of numbers. Players who entered Saturday's draw are advised to check their tickets against the official results once full details are published.
Thunderball draw with £500,000 top prize
Saturday evening's National Lottery schedule also included a Thunderball draw, which according to reports was set for 8.15pm with a top prize of £500,000. Thunderball runs alongside the main Lotto draw and offers players a separate chance to win, with its fixed top prize considerably smaller than the Lotto jackpot but unaffected by rollovers.
Both draws are broadcast on The National Lottery Results, the television programme that carries the outcome of the National Lottery's games. The winning Thunderball numbers from the August 8 draw have not yet been confirmed in the reporting available, and it is not yet known whether any ticket matched the numbers needed to claim the £500,000 prize.
How the jackpot built through the summer
The £8.3 million prize on August 8 was the product of a jackpot that had been building for weeks. According to reports, the Lotto jackpot stood at £4.4 million for the Wednesday, July 29 draw. By Saturday, August 1, it had risen to £5.9 million, with that draw accompanied by a Thunderball game, reports said.
A separate Lotto draw took place on August 5, in which players could enter by selecting six numbers or purchasing a Lucky Dip, according to reports. Earlier in the summer, a National Lottery jackpot of £2 million was referenced in connection with a draw around late June, while Lotto and Thunderball draws were also reported on July 1. The sequence of unwon prizes culminated in Saturday's must-be-won draw, which could not roll over.
A National Lottery jackpot of £2 million was referenced in connection with a draw around this time.
Lotto and Thunderball draws were held.
A National Lottery Lotto draw took place with a jackpot of £4.4 million.
A National Lottery Lotto draw with a £5.9 million jackpot took place, accompanied by a Thunderball draw.
A separate National Lottery Lotto draw took place, with entry via six chosen numbers or a Lucky Dip.
A Lotto draw with an £8.3 million 'must be won' jackpot that could not roll over took place, alongside a Thunderball draw.
The first round of winning Lotto numbers drawn was 14, 45, 53, 26, 50 and 18, with a bonus ball of 43.
A second round of Lotto numbers was reported as 10, 28, 26, 45, 47 and 05, with a bonus ball.
A Thunderball draw with a £500,000 top prize was scheduled for 8.15pm.
Frequently asked questions
What was the National Lottery Lotto jackpot on Saturday, August 8, 2026?
The Lotto jackpot on Saturday, August 8, 2026 was £8.3 million. It was a 'must be won' prize, meaning it could not roll over to another draw. The draw took place alongside a Thunderball draw, and the results were broadcast on The National Lottery Results television programme.
What were the winning Lotto numbers for August 8, 2026?
According to reports, the first round of winning numbers was 14, 45, 53, 26, 50 and 18, with a bonus ball of 43. A second round was reported as 10, 28, 26, 45, 47 and 05, with a bonus ball. The Lotto draw now operates in two rounds, with each played line entered into one draw and played across both.
Was there a Thunderball draw on August 8, 2026?
Yes. A Thunderball draw with a top prize of £500,000 was scheduled for 8.15pm on August 8, 2026, according to reports. It ran alongside the Lotto draw, which carried an £8.3 million 'must be won' jackpot. The winning Thunderball numbers have not been confirmed in the information available.
How did the Lotto jackpot reach £8.3 million?
The jackpot grew across several draws. The Wednesday, July 29 Lotto jackpot was reported at £4.4 million, rising to £5.9 million for the August 1 draw, which was accompanied by a Thunderball draw. A further Lotto draw took place on August 5, before the jackpot reached £8.3 million as a 'must be won' prize on August 8.
How do you play the National Lottery Lotto?
Players could enter by selecting six numbers or purchasing a Lucky Dip, according to reports. The Lotto draw now operates in two rounds, with each played line entered into one draw and played across both rounds. Draws are broadcast on the television programme The National Lottery Results.
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