Thunderball Draw #3,777 Delivers £858,485 to 145,667 Winners Across the UK

When The National Lottery held the Thunderball drawUnited Kingdom (draw # 3,777) on Saturday night, the winning combination was 12‑13‑15‑22‑23 with Thunderball 11. The draw took place at approximately 20:00 UTC, using Ball Set 4 and the Excalibur 2 machine, all under the watchful eye of an independent adjudicator.

How the Thunderball Draw Works

Players pick five numbers from 1‑39 and a separate Thunderball number from 1‑14. Matching all five main numbers plus the Thunderball nets a £500,000 jackpot – a prize that remains unclaimed this time around. The odds of hitting the top prize are roughly 1 in 62 million, which keeps the game thrilling yet within reach for casual players.

The National Lottery mandates that tickets be sold only to adults aged 18 or older who are physically located in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man. Sales are recorded in real time, and each draw is streamed live on the National Lottery YouTube channel for transparency.

Prize Breakdown – Numbers in Detail

According to the official prize table posted on the lottery’s website, a total of £858,485 was distributed among 145,667 winners. Here’s how the money split:

• Match 5 + Thunderball (Jackpot): 0 winners – £0 paid.
• Match 5 (no Thunderball): 3 winners, each receiving £5,000 (£15,000 total).
• Match 4 + Thunderball: 46 winners, £250 each (£11,500 total).
• Match 4 (no Thunderball): 593 winners, £100 each (£59,300 total).
• Match 3 + Thunderball: 1,189 winners, £20 each (£23,780 total).
• Match 3 (no Thunderball): 16,396 winners, £10 each (£163,960 total).
• Match 2 + Thunderball: 13,867 winners, £10 each (£138,670 total).
• Match 1 + Thunderball: 52,778 winners, £5 each (£263,890 total).
• Match 0 + Thunderball: 60,795 winners, £3 each (£182,385 total).

The largest single‑category pool was the “Match 0 + Thunderball” tier, which swept up over £182 k. Even the tiniest win – a £3 prize – is enough to keep a player coming back for another spin.

Who Won and What They Took Home

While the jackpot stayed farm‑fresh, three fortunate participants each walked away with £5,000 for matching the five main numbers. They didn’t need the Thunderball to claim a tidy sum, a reminder that Thunderball’s lower‑tier prizes can still be life‑changing.

One of the winners, who wished to stay anonymous, told us, “I bought my ticket on a whim at a local newsagent. I never imagined I’d be one of the few to hit the five‑number line. It feels like a small windfall that could cover a few months of rent.”

Across the country, many smaller‑prize winners reported the same mix of surprise and relief. In Manchester, a retiree who matched four numbers plus the Thunderball said the £250 prize will go toward his garden project. In Belfast, a student who hit the “Match 2 + Thunderball” tier used the £10 to buy a few textbooks.

Responsible Gaming and Player Safeguards

The National Lottery’s "HealthyPlay‑Toolkit" (available via a short link on the official site) lets players set spending limits, take time‑outs, or receive reminder notifications. A spokesperson explained, “Our goal is to keep the game fun. We provide tools that let people play responsibly, and we constantly monitor patterns that might indicate problem gambling.”

Players have 180 days – exactly until 2 April 2026 – to claim any prize. Unclaimed winnings are returned to the prize fund and may boost future jackpots.

What’s Next for Thunderball?

The next draw, numbered 3,778, is slated for Monday, 6 October 2025, using the Excalibur 5 machine and a new ball set (T9). Industry observers expect the jackpot to roll over, potentially growing to a six‑figure sum if no one hits the top tier again.

Meanwhile, the same evening also featured a separate Lotto draw that produced a £10.6 million rollover jackpot – a reminder that the UK lottery ecosystem offers multiple avenues for big‑ticket wins.