We retain around just 1% of revenue in profit, while around 95% of total revenue goes back to winners and society. More so, we run one of the most cost-efficient major lotteries in Europe, with around 4% of total revenue spent on operating costs.

To date, National Lottery players have helped to raise over £41 billion for Good Causes, with more than 565,000 individual awards made across the UK – the equivalent of more than 200 lottery grants in every UK postcode district.

As has always been the case, the total amount delivered to these projects depends on a number of variable factors. These include the mix of games sold, whether they’re bought in a shop or online, and the level of unclaimed prizes.