The Health Lottery is not a national lottery. It is 12 local society lotteries each one representing several local authority areas across Great Britain. Each society lottery is licensed by the Gambling Commission and will raise money for health related good causes within their respective areas.
Is the health lottery still going?
The Health Lottery launched in September 2011. Until the summer of 2018, the Health Lottery had operated 51 society lotteries across Great Britain. This structure was formally re-organised in July 2018, to form 12 new larger community interest companies (CICs) covering England, Scotland and Wales.
How much do you win on health lottery?
How Many Numbers Do You Need to Win?
| Numbers Matched | You Win |
|---|---|
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | £10,000 |
| Match 4 | £250 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | £50 |
| Match 3 | £10 |
Which lottery has best odds UK?
So, the game with the best odds, in terms of winning the top prize, is the Thunderball….According to the National Lottery website, the odds of winning the jackpots are:
- Lotto jackpot: 1 in 45,057,474.
- EuroMillions jackpot: 1 in 139,838,160.
- Set For Life top prize: 1 in 15,339,390.
- Thunderball top prize: 1 in 8,060,598.
Who runs the Health Lottery UK?
Northern & Shell
The Health Lottery launched in 2011 and is owned by Richard Desmond’s company Northern & Shell, which published the Daily Express, the Sunday Express and the Daily Star before selling them in 2018. The Health Lottery manages 12 different society lotteries that cover different areas of the UK.
Can you do the Health Lottery online?
If you want to play your favourite numbers every week, visit your Health Lottery retailer and collect your Playcard which can be activated at the retailer, or online by clicking the Playcard link at the bottom of this page.
What are the odds on the Health Lottery?
Health Lottery Odds
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Odds Of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Jackpot. 10% of Ticket Sales. Minimum of £25,000 | 1 in 2,118,760 |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | £10,000 | 1 in 423,752 |
| Match 4 | £250 | 1 in 9,631 |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | £50 | 1 in 4,815 |
Can you play the Health Lottery online?
It couldn’t be easier to play the lottery online. Simply register an account with The Health Lottery today, and then purchase your tickets here. Online lotto players must be over 16 and you’ll need to enter some basic information including date of birth, debit card information and contact details.
How much do you get for 2 numbers on the Health Lottery?
Health Lottery Prize Breakdown
| Prize Category | Odds of Winning | Prize Value |
|---|---|---|
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | 1 in 224 | £5 |
| Match 2 | 1 in 16 | Free Ticket |
| Match 1 + Bonus Ball | 1 in 32 | Free Ticket |
| The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 9.7 |
