The latest draw for the National Lottery Set For Life took place on December 8, 2025, offering players a chance to win a top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years. This substantial jackpot could enable winners to achieve long-held dreams, whether that involves ticking off items from their bucket list or investing in a new business venture.
Tonight’s winning Set For Life numbers are: 04, 22, 27, 35, 45, with the Life Ball being 06. Players are encouraged to check their tickets against these numbers to see if they have won.
History of the National Lottery
The National Lottery has a rich history, with its first draw occurring on November 19, 1994. That inaugural draw featured seven winners who shared a jackpot of £5,874,778. Over the years, the lottery has produced remarkable stories of life-changing wins. The largest amount ever won by a single ticket holder was £42 million, claimed by Gareth Bull, a builder who won in November 2020. His winnings allowed him to demolish his bungalow and build a luxury manor house complete with a pool.
In the realm of lottery prizes, the record for the largest jackpot in history belongs to the Powerball, which reached an astonishing $1.586 billion on January 13, 2016, with three winning tickets sold. The Mega Millions also made headlines in March 2019 when one winner from South Carolina claimed a prize of $1.537 billion.
Recent Winners and Their Stories
Recent lottery winners have shared inspiring tales of their newfound wealth. Sue Davies, 64, purchased a lottery ticket to celebrate the end of five months of shielding during the pandemic, ultimately winning £500,000. Similarly, Sandra Devine, 36, accidentally purchased a ticket that won her £300,000, having intended to buy a £100 National Lottery Scratchcard instead.
The largest jackpot available prior to this draw was £66 million in January last year, a massive sum shared by two lucky ticket holders. Another notable winner, Karl, was just 23 years old when he bagged £11 million in 1996.
While the odds of winning the lottery are estimated at about one in 14 million, players are reminded that “you’ve got to be in it to win it.” The excitement surrounding the National Lottery continues to engage players across the United Kingdom, as they hope for a chance at life-changing winnings with each draw.
