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United Kingdom Lottery

UK Lotto & EuroMillions — tax-free lottery winnings

The UK National Lottery has been running since 1994 and is one of the world's most popular lotteries. All lottery winnings in the United Kingdom are completely tax-free — what you win is what you keep. UK players also have access to EuroMillions and EuroJackpot, giving them three major international lotteries to choose from.

Population
67 million
Currency
GBP
Min Age
18+
Language
English

Available Lotteries

🇬🇧 UK National LotteryUnited Kingdom Lottery
Odds: 1 in 45,057,474 · Ticket: $3 · Draw: Wednesday & Saturday
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🇪🇺 EuroMillionsPlay from here
Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday
$45 Million
20/03/2026
🇪🇺 EuroJackpotPlay from here
Odds: 1 in 139,838,160 · Ticket: $5 · Draw: Tuesday & Friday
$46 Million
20/03/2026

Lottery Tax in United Kingdom

Tax rate: Completely tax-free — no income tax, no capital gains tax on lottery winnings of any size

Lottery operator: Camelot Group / Allwyn (from 2024)

United Kingdom
Tax-free lottery winnings
United States
37% federal + state tax

Note: Non-residents may face additional withholding taxes. US residents always owe federal + state tax regardless of where the lottery is based. Use our tax calculator →

Why Play United Kingdom Lotteries?

Tax-free winnings are the headline. UK Lotto has 6.5x better odds than Powerball. The £22M jackpot cap means mandatory rolldowns — someone always wins. The Millionaire Maker raffle creates a guaranteed millionaire every draw.

How to Buy United Kingdom Lottery Tickets Online

UK residents can buy tickets through the National Lottery website. International players outside the US can buy UK Lotto tickets through theLotter. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online due to federal regulations.

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Buy official United Kingdom lottery tickets online through theLotter

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Available to players outside the US. US residents cannot purchase international lottery tickets online.

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