What are the Thunderball prize divisions?
Thunderball has 9 prize divisions. Division 1 (the jackpot) is reserved for entries matching every main number plus the Thunderball. Lower divisions reward partial matches, with prize amounts decreasing as the match requirements ease.
What's the minimum jackpot?
£500K (fixed) is a fixed prize, not a rolling jackpot — the licence states Thunderball prizes are fixed "in all categories," so "there are no rollovers in any Prize category." The only exception is a rare capping rule if a draw's total prizes would exceed four times that draw's sales.
What were the latest Thunderball division payouts?
Latest Thunderball draw had 9 divisions. Division 1 was not won — its prize is fixed, so the same amount is on offer next draw.
How are prize amounts calculated?
Every Thunderball prize tier is a fixed cash amount, including the £500,000 top prize — nothing is pooled or split among winners. The licence states prizes are fixed "in all categories" and that, because of this, "there are no rollovers in any Prize category." The one caveat: prizes are capped, and rounded down, if a draw's total payout would exceed four times that draw's sales — a rare backstop, not the game's normal design.
How do I claim a Thunderball prize?
Claim through the official Allwyn UK, not through this site. Smaller prizes can usually be paid at any authorised retailer; larger amounts require contacting the operator directly with the original ticket and ID. The Gambling Commission's Section 6 licence conditions set one claim window across every National Lottery game: 180 days, beginning the day after the draw.
Are Thunderball prizes taxed?
Thunderball prizes sit outside two separate UK tax charges, not one blanket rule. Capital Gains Tax excludes them by statute: "Winnings from betting, including pool betting, or lotteries or games with prizes are not chargeable gains" (Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, s.51(1)). Lottery winnings also fall outside the scope of Income Tax (HMRC Business Income Manual, BIM100101). Tax may still apply to what the money later earns — e.g. bank interest — once it sits in an account or is invested.
Are the prize numbers on this page official?
Numbers shown are aggregated from public draw broadcasts and operator pages. Always reconcile against Allwyn UK's own record before claiming any prize. We do not pay prizes and have no affiliation with the operating lottery.
How many Thunderball draws are indexed here?
We currently track 3,963 Thunderball draws on Lottery FM with full winning-number, jackpot, and division payout history. Use the game page to browse the full archive or open any individual date for details.