The Highest & Lowest Lottery Jackpots

BoyleSports conducted a comprehensive study to analyse the highs and lows of lotto jackpots. With their extensive knowledge and insight into the industry, they have analysed the 942 draws since 10th October 2015, providing valuable data on the subject.

Some lottery wins are simply unforgettable. Here are the top five highest jackpots ever recorded, showcasing the moments when lucky winners struck gold:

1. £66,070,646 - Saturday, 9th January 2016

The biggest jackpot in this list is an incredible £66 million, won on a cold January night. This draw shattered records and made history.

2. £52,964,701 - Wednesday, 6th January 2016

Just days before the top prize was claimed, another enormous jackpot of nearly £53 million was up for grabs.

3. £47,405,023 - Saturday, 2nd January 2016

Kicking off the new year in style, this £47 million prize was the first in a series of massive jackpots that set the stage for an amazing month in lottery history.

4. £42,659,372 - Wednesday, 30th December 2015

Right before the new year, this £42 million jackpot added to the festive cheer, ensuring that one lucky winner’s celebrations would be unforgettable.

5. £39,529,852 - Saturday, 26th December 2015

The Boxing Day draw in 2015 delivered a huge £39 million win, rounding out an incredible holiday season with an unforgettable prize.

These record-breaking amounts show that the end of 2015 and the start of 2016 were some of the most rewarding periods for lottery players, with consecutive massive draws creating a buzz across the UK.

Not every draw has a headline-grabbing prize. Sometimes, the jackpots are more modest but still offer a solid return for a lucky ticket holder. Here are the five lowest jackpots ever recorded:

1. £1,795,273 - Wednesday, 11th April 2018

The lowest on our list, this draw offered just under £1.8 million, still enough to turn a winner's life around but a far cry from the multi-million jackpots we often hear about.

2. £1,813,255 - Wednesday, 14th March 2018

Just a month before, another relatively small jackpot of £1.81 million was up for grabs.

3. £1,816,584 - Wednesday, 30th May 2018

This prize of £1.81 million also ranks among the lowest.

4. £1,827,083 - Wednesday, 25th July 2018

A midsummer draw that didn’t quite reach the heights of the bigger jackpots but still offered a great prize for the lucky ticket holders.

5. £1,855,244 - Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

Rounding out the list, this draw offered just over £1.85 million. It might not have been the biggest prize, but it was still a very welcome prize for those fortunate enough to win.