- The National Lottery 's Lotto game has introduced a new format offering players two distinct chances to win with every £2 line purchased. The first draw under these rules is scheduled for this Wednesday.
- The twice-weekly Lotto draws will now feature a two-round structure, where two separate machines draw two sets of six main numbers and a bonus ball, allowing players to secure a win in either round, or both.
- Jackpots will continue to commence at £2 million, with the potential to roll over up to five times, while players can become a millionaire by matching all six main numbers or five main numbers plus the bonus ball.
- Operator Allwyn anticipates a significant increase in Lotto millionaires, projecting a rise from approximately 140 to around 345 annually, alongside improved odds of winning any prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9.
- The new two-round format will also apply to the Lotto HotPicks add-on game.
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New National Lottery format to create hundreds more millionaires
