The Bonus Ball

Choose a number from 1–59 and get two chances with every valid entry

Choose an available number, complete the skill question where required and enter the competition. Your selected number gives you two chances using the published Lotto Bonus Ball results for the relevant active draw date.

Your Two Chances

01

Round 1 — Main Prize

If your chosen number matches the published Round 1 Bonus Ball, you win the main prize shown on that competition.

02

Round 2 — Entry Fee Credit

If you do not win Round 1 but your chosen number matches the published Round 2 Bonus Ball, your entry fee is returned as website credit.

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How The Bonus Ball Works visual guide

Quick Overview

01

Pick a Competition

Choose the prize you want to enter and check the draw details before entering.

02

Choose a Number

Select an available number from 1–59. Each number is available once per competition.

03

Round 1 Decides the Prize Winner

Match the Round 1 Bonus Ball to win the advertised main prize.

04

Round 2 May Return Your Entry Fee

Match the Round 2 Bonus Ball to receive your entry fee back as website credit.

The Entry Process

1

Choose a Competition

Pick the prize you want to enter. Each competition page shows the prize, entry price, closing time, active draw date and available ticket numbers.

2

Pick Your Number

Select an available number from 1–59. Each ticket number can only be allocated once per competition.

3

Answer the Skill Question

Where required, complete the skill-based question correctly before your entry can be accepted.

4

Checkout and Confirm

Complete checkout to record your entry. You will receive order confirmation and can view your ticket number in My Account.

Closing Times

Entries must be accepted before the closing time for that competition. Entries cannot be accepted after the displayed closing time.

  • Bonus Ball competitions usually close at 7:30pm UK time on Wednesday or Saturday.
  • Always check the relevant competition page before entering.
  • The active draw date shown on that page is used for the applicable Round 1 and Round 2 outcome.

If a Competition Does Not Sell Out

Where a competition has not sold out by its advertised closing time, it may roll over to the next applicable live draw. Valid accepted entries remain active during the rollover unless the competition page clearly states otherwise.

  • No refund is issued solely because a competition rolls over.
  • The updated draw date and closing details are shown on the relevant competition page.
  • Round 1 and Round 2 apply to the active draw date displayed for that competition.

After You Enter

  • Your entry is recorded once accepted.
  • Your order and entry details can be viewed in My Account.
  • You may receive an order confirmation or receipt by email.