We have all asked the question, “If you won the lottery, what would you do first?”. For some, it’s quitting their job, for others it's paying off the mortgage and for a few, it’s buying a really nice takeaway.
The National Lottery gives away millions of pounds each week across its games, whether that’s through its scratch cards or its lottery games. But what are your chances of actually winning?
When it comes to Set for Life, its unique prize allows winners the chance to tick something new off their bucket list each month. With £10,000 every month over the course of 30 years, its total value is £360,000.
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How to play Set for Life?
Similar to other lottery games, Set for Life is played by picking five numbers from one to 47 and picking a further number from one to 10 as the Life Ball.
Numbers can be picked specifically or can be based on a lucky dip, where the numbers are selected randomly. Draws happen twice a week, every Monday and Thursday.
You can play up to seven lines and up to 10 payslips at a time. For those who plan ahead, you can play up to four weeks in advance.
What prizes are available to win?
The top prize available is that incredible £10,000 a month for 30 years for matching all five of the main numbers and the life ball. For those who miss out on the life ball but still match the five main numbers, there’s £10,000 a month for a whole year up for grabs.
Below that, matching four main numbers plus the life ball nets you a nice £250. For just four main numbers, you’ll be taking home £50.
Three numbers and the life ball will grant you £30 in winnings, while just three numbers gets you £20. At the end of the scale, two numbers and the life ball gets you £10, while just two numbers is all you need to win a fiver.
What are the odds of winning?
According to the National Lottery, the overall odds of winning any prize is 1 in 12.4. The odds of winning the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years is approximately 1 in 15.3m, while the odds of winning the 2nd prize of £10,000 every month for a year is approximately 1 in 1.7m.
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