UK National Lottery June 28 Results: £7.09 M Lotto Jackpot & £500K Thunderball

When National Lottery announced the results of its Saturday Thunderball and Lotto drawsUnited Kingdom on June 28, 2025, millions of players stared at their tickets hoping for life‑changing numbers. The Lotto jackpot swelled to a jaw‑dropping £7,088,541, while the Thunderball top prize of £500,000 went unclaimed, leaving a tidy £828,913 spread across 127,722 winners in lower tiers.

Historical Context: How the Numbers Stack Up

Both draws are part of the National Lottery’s year‑round schedule, which has been feeding the British public’s dream of sudden wealth since the spring of 1994. The June 28 Lotto was Draw Number 3080, a double‑rollover that followed a £4.5 million jackpot missed on June 21. Meanwhile, the Thunderball draw – number 3,721 – used Ball Set 10 and the Excalibur 4 machine, a setup that’s become something of a fan favourite among regular players.

For perspective, the average weekly Lotto jackpot in 2024 hovered around £2 million, and Thunderball’s £500,000 top prize has been untouched for three consecutive draws, a rarity that has traders on betting exchanges buzzing.

Detailed Results: Numbers and Machines

The Lotto draw employed Ball Set 9 and the Guinevere machine, spinning six white balls from a pool of 59 before a bonus ball was added. The winning sequence, announced in the broadcast as “17, 40, 22, 47, 38, 8, and the bonus ball is four,” settled into the ordered set 16, 17, 22, 38, 40, 47 with bonus ball 04. That exact combination unlocked the £7.09 million jackpot.

Thunderball’s five main numbers came from a 1‑to‑39 pool, drawn by the Excalibur 4 machine. The live host rattled off “nine, 1, 11, 10, four. And now for the Thunderball which is two,” before the numbers were presented in ascending order: 01, 04, 09, 10, 11 – Thunderball 02. No ticket matched all five main numbers plus the Thunderball, leaving the £500,000 top prize to roll into the next draw.

Prize Breakdown: Who Walked Away With What

The Thunderball prize fund of £828,913 was divided among 127,722 winners across ten prize tiers. Here’s the snapshot:

• Match 5 + Thunderball (0 winners) – £500,000 each
• Match 5 (7 winners) – £5,000 each (£35,000 total)
• Match 4 + Thunderball (38 winners) – £250 each (£9,500 total)
• Match 4 (745 winners) – £100 each (£74,500 total)
• Match 3 + Thunderball (1,256 winners) – £20 each (£25,120 total)
• Match 3 (19,083 winners) – £10 each (£190,830 total)
• Match 2 + Thunderball (12,130 winners) – £10 each (£121,300 total)
• Match 1 + Thunderball (44,637 winners) – £5 each (£223,185 total)
• Match 0 + Thunderball (49,826 winners) – £3 each (£149,478 total)

The Lotto jackpot alone dwarfs the Thunderball top prize, but the lower‑tier payouts keep the game lively for the majority of players. Winners have until December 25, 2025 to claim their prizes, a deadline that aligns with the National Lottery’s standard claim window.

Regulatory Oversight and Responsible Play

All draws are overseen by an independent adjudicator to safeguard integrity. The Gambling Commission of Great Britain holds the National Lottery to strict standards, ensuring that every ball run is recorded and audit‑ready.

In its “Dream Big Play Small” campaign, the Lottery reminded viewers that participation is limited to adults aged 18 + who are physically in the UK or the Isle of Man. The campaign’s toolkit, referenced in the broadcast, offers tools to set spending limits, take time‑outs, or receive reminders – a crucial reminder as jackpots climb and the temptation to over‑spend rises.

Impact on Players and the Wider Economy

Beyond the individual windfalls, the lottery contributes roughly £2 billion a year to good causes, ranging from sports development to arts funding. A £7 million jackpot means a sizeable tax contribution, while the peripheral spend on ticket sales fuels the retail sector, especially small convenience stores that act as primary sales points.

Interestingly, the unclaimed Thunderball top prize adds a slight boost to the fund for the next draw, nudging the jackpot a little higher and potentially attracting more ticket sales. Economists note that this “roll‑over effect” can create a feedback loop, where larger prizes spur higher participation, which in turn fuels bigger prize pools.

What’s Next? Upcoming Draws and Expectations

Looking ahead, the National Lottery has penciled in the next Thunderball draws for Tuesday June 30, Friday July 3, and Saturday July 5. The Lotto draw is set for Tuesday July 2, with a base jackpot of £2 million, subject to rollover if the June 28 numbers aren’t matched.

Analysts at Betfair predict a modest increase in Thunderball ticket sales for the next draw, given the lingering allure of the unclaimed £500,000 prize. Meanwhile, the Lotto market remains steady, with many players reserving their numbers early to avoid the last‑minute scramble that often accompanies “double‑rollover” weeks.