Tonight’s National Lottery Results: Lotto and Thunderball Draw May 28, 2025 Will you be the one to win a life-changing jackpot? Tonight’s winning numbers are: 08, 28, 31, 33, 49, 55, with a Bonus Ball of 13. Meanwhile, the Thunderball is 09.
The wait is over, and the moment of truth has arrived for tonight’s National Lottery draw on May 28, 2025. Will you be the one to win a life-changing jackpot? Let’s dive into the winning numbers and find out.
The national lottery is a state-run lottery game that offers prizes to participants.
It is a popular form of entertainment and a significant source of revenue for governments worldwide.
According to a study, the global lottery market size was estimated at $350 billion in 2020.
The largest national lotteries are held in China, the United States, and Japan.
Players can participate in various types of games, including draw-based and instant-win formats.
Tonight’s Winning Numbers: Lotto and Thunderball
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 08, 28, 31, 33, 49, 55, with a Bonus Ball of 13. Meanwhile, the Thunderball is 09. Can you match these numbers to claim your prize?
A History of Life-Changing Jackpots
The National Lottery has been thrilling players since its first draw on November 19, 1994, when seven winners shared a massive jackpot of £5,874,778. Over the years, some lucky individuals have won an astonishing amount of money – up to £42 million in 1996 and £41 million in 2020. Gareth Bull’s incredible win allowed him to build a luxurious manor house with a pool.
Record-Breaking Wins Across the World
While we wait for tonight’s draw, let’s take a look at some of the most significant lottery wins worldwide:
- £1.308 billion (Powerball) on January 13, 2016, in the US
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£1.267 billion (Mega Million) won by a South Carolina resident in March 2019
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£633.76 million (Powerball draw) from Wisconsin
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£625.76 million (Powerball) claimed by Mavis L. Wanczyk of Chicopee, Massachusetts, in August 2017
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£575.53 million (Powerball) won by a lucky pair in Iowa and New York in October 2018
Inspiring Stories of Lottery Winners
Some lottery winners have used their newfound wealth to make a real difference:
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Sue Davies, 64, bought a ticket to celebrate the end of five months of shielding during the pandemic and won £500,000.
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Sandra Devine, 36, accidentally won £300k when she purchased her usual £100 National Lottery Scratchcard.
The Odds of Winning
With odds of winning estimated to be about one in 14 million, it’s clear that winning the lottery is a long shot. However, as the saying goes, ‘you’ve got to be in it to win it.’ Will tonight’s draw be your lucky night?
