When The National Lottery hit its 3,100th draw on Saturday, September 6, 2025, the whole country tuned in for a double‑rollover jackpot that topped £7 million. The draw, run by Camelot Group PLC under licence from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, delivered the numbers 10‑22‑37‑40‑45‑57 with a bonus ball of 24. Here’s why that matters, who walked away with cash, and what the numbers mean for the next Saturday’s game.

Background of the 3,100th Draw

Since its launch in 1994, the Lotto draw has become a weekly ritual for millions across United Kingdom. The 3,100th draw wasn’t just a milestone; it was part of the National Lottery’s "Summer of Sport 2025" campaign, a promotional push that links lottery proceeds to grassroots sport. Oddly enough, the headline story of the night wasn’t the jackpot itself but a short feature on how lottery funding helped the Red Roses women's rugby team secure new training facilities.

Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown

During the televised broadcast at 7:45 PM BST, the presenter announced the six main numbers in a slightly different order – 10, 45, 57, 37, 22, 40 – before revealing the bonus ball 24. The official, ascending list that appears on the Lottery’s website reads 10‑22‑37‑40‑45‑57 (Bonus 24). The jackpot, £7,082,906, rolled over for a second week after no one matched all six numbers.

• Match 5 + Bonus: 1 winner took home £1,000,000.
• Match 5: 48 winners each received £1,750 (total £84,000).
• Match 4: 3,653 winners each got £140 (total £511,420).
• Match 3: 88,297 winners each earned £30 (total £2,648,910).
• Match 2: 901,348 lucky dip tickets for the next draw.

All told, 993,347 people walked away with something, and the total prize fund handed out was £4,244,330. The odds of hitting the top prize sit at roughly 1 in 45 million – a reminder why the lottery feels a bit like a lottery.

Promotional Tie‑in: Summer of Sport 2025

The "Summer of Sport" push isn’t just marketing fluff; it’s a genuine channel for the £2 billion the Lottery earmarks for community projects each year. In this week’s draw, the spotlight story explained how the £3 million allocated to women’s rugby helped the Red Roses launch a new youth academy. The segment wrapped with the presenter’s line, “Tonight’s Lotto double‑rollover jackpot is an estimated 7 million. Let’s go.” That bit of enthusiasm, while catchy, also underscores the Lottery’s message: play responsibly, dream big.

Public Reaction and Responsible Gaming

Social media lit up with congratulations for the £1 million winner, who chose to remain anonymous. Meanwhile, the National Lottery’s YouTube channel posted the full draw video, complete with a reminder that players must be 18 or older and physically located in the UK or the Isle of Man. The description also linked to the Healthy Play Toolkit – a free resource that lets people set spending limits, take a break, or set reminders. The emphasis on responsible play is louder than ever, especially after a week that saw six new millionaires emerge from Lotto tickets.

Retail outlets reported a modest bump in ticket sales on the following Tuesday, a pattern industry analysts say is typical after a big jackpot. Still, the odds remain steep, and the Lottery continues to urge players to treat tickets as entertainment, not a financial strategy.

What’s Next: Upcoming Draws and Jackpot Outlook

The next draw is slated for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with ticket sales closing at 7:30 PM BST. If the jackpot rolls over again, it could breach the £8 million mark, making it one of the largest in the game’s history. Players can also chase the Thunderball game, which ran on the same night and produced numbers 1‑3‑16‑22‑29 with Thunderball 12 – a separate pot that often offers faster wins.

Looking ahead, the Lottery’s jackpot projection tool suggests a steady climb unless a six‑number match finally cracks the code. For now, the excitement hangs on the edge of that £7.08 million pile, and the next set of hopefuls will be watching the draw clock tick down on Friday night.