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Lotto question

My wife is of the opinion that in Lotto, if you match three numbers and the bonus ball, you win.

I know you get £10 for the three matching numbers, but she things you get slightly more for matching the bonus as well.

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  • viv0147
    viv0147 Posts: 1,713 Forumite
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    no the bonus number only kicks in if you have 5 numbers
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  • System
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    I knew that, however when er'indoors say's differently, I begin to doubt myself. I'm glad really as I've been checking our results since it started.
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  • She could be thinking of Euro Millions where the prize increases if you match with one of the "star" numbers.
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  • Phyzelda
    Phyzelda Posts: 630 Forumite
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    You can also use the online checker on the national lottery website to confirm it to her. as it shows you what numbers youve matched
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