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About Set For Life
The Set For Life Lottery is operated by The National Lottery. The player chooses 5 numbers from a set of 1 to 47 and 1 Life Ball number from a set of 1 to 10. The Set For Life lottery offers an annuity of £10,000 paid monthly for a term of 30 years, and in addition to the jackpot, the lottery offers 7 other prize divisions. The lottery draw takes place every Monday and Thursday at 20:00.
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Rules
The draw is conducted with 5 out of 47 and 1 out of 10
Set For Life contains 7 columns with numbers from 1 to 47 and 1 to 10. Your objective is to fill at least one of these seven columns. First, you need to select 5 numbers out of 47 as the main game numbers, followed by 1 number out of 10, known as the Life Ball. Detailed instructions on how to place both physical and online bets can be found below.
There are three betting options to choose from:
in person from a verified Set For Life dealer
online at The National Lottery website
via the mobile app
When and what time is the Set For Life draw?
The draw takes place regularly twice a week. The draw is held every Monday and Thursday at 20:00.
Till what time can one place a bet on Set For Life?
On the draw days already mentioned, you can place your last bets on the next draw until 19:30, after which it will close and reopen at approximately 21:00.
What is the cost of Set For Life?
One Set For Life lottery column costs £1.50
Afull lottery ticket costs £10.50 (7 columns)
🏆 Set For Life lottery prizes
All Set For Life lottery prizes are determined by the number of numbers you manage to hit. The more numbers you select in a column that match the numbers drawn in the draw, the higher your prize.
Set For Life presents you with a prize table with a total of 8 pay lines and a predetermined jackpot and other prizes. In the Set For Life lottery, an annuity prize awaits you in the jackpot position and on the second pay line. If you win the first prize, which is the jackpot, you will be awarded a total of £3,600,000, which will be paid out regularly in the form of £10,000/month for thirty years. If you win the second prize, you will receive the same amount, which will be paid out monthly for one year.
Set For Life lottery prize table
Order of winning
Number of winning numbers drawn
Average prize amount
Division 1 – Jackpot
5 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
£ 10,000/month for a term of 30 years £ 3,600,000
Division 2
5 Main Numbers
£ 10 000 /month for a term of 1 year £ 120,000
Division 3
4 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
£ 250
Division 4
4 Main Numbers
£ 50
Division 5
3 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
£ 30
Division 6
3 Main Numbers
£ 20
Division 7
2 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
£ 10
Division 8
2 Main Numbers
£ 5
Probability of winning in Set For Life
The probability of winning the Set For Life lottery is determined by the number of numbers you select from and then the number of numbers you need to draw to win. The more numbers you draw, the less likely you are to win (and vice versa). Below you will find an overview table with the odds of winning according to the winning division:
The probability of winning the Set for life jackpot is 1 in 15,339,390.The probability of any win is 1 in 12.4.
Winning order
Number of winning numbers drawn
Probability
Division 1
5 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
1 : 15 339 390
Division 2
5 Main Numbers
1 : 1 704 377
Division 3
4 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
1 : 73 045
Division 4
4 Main Numbers
1 : 8 116
Division 5
3 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
1 : 1 782
Division 6
3 Main Numbers
1 : 198
Division 7
2 Main Numbers + 1 Life Ball
1 : 134
Division 8
2 Main Numbers
1 : 15
Can I increase my chances of winning in the Set For Life lottery?
There is almost no way to increase the odds of winning the Set For Life lottery, as it is pure mathematics and probability that cannot be rigged. However, there are two ways to increase the odds of winning somewhat:
place a bet on multiple columns on a single betting slip
placing multiple full bets at one time
Each column bet on represents a unique six-digit combination that may just be the one drawn in the draw. The more unique combinations you place a bet on, the higher your chances of winning.
Life Ball
The Life Ball is the sixth number drawn in the Set For Life lottery, but also the first and only number from the second pool. The five main game numbers are drawn first from a pool containing a total of 47 numbered balls, followed by one Life Ball from a second pool of 10 numbered balls. This is the number you select in the second column on the lottery slip. You need to select 1 number out of a possible 10 – this number and whether it is (or not) drawn subsequently affects the winnings in the selected pay lines – see the winnings table above. For example, to win the jackpot you must hit all 5 basic numbers + the Life Ball number.
How does the Set For Life draw work?
As previously mentioned, the Set For Life draw takes place every Monday and Thursday at 20:00. The entire draw is conducted using two pools certified by the relevant authorities, in which 47 balls with numbers from 1 to 47 and 10 balls from 1 to 10 are propelled by pressure. The first pool subsequently draws 5 numbers for the main game and only one Life Ball number is drawn from the second pool. You can watch the entire draw on the company’s YouTube channel. The results of the draw are usually released to the public between 21:00 and 21:30, and can be found on our website, on the lottery website, on the app or you can be among the first to learn of them on the above-mentioned YT channel.
Set For Life lottery subscription
Before we go into a detailed description of how and where you can place your bets in this lottery, here’s some information about the Set For Life subscription.
With the Set For Life lottery, you have the option to decide whether you want to place your bet, both online or physically, on just the next draw or whether you want to place it on multiple consecutive draws.
Set For Life lottery subscription options
for the following draw only
for a specific number of subsequent draws
The option to bet on the upcoming draws is clear and does not need to be described at length. In short, every bet placed in the lottery, unless you change it, is placed on the next draw.
Betting on a specific number of draws is a bit more complicated, but nothing that cannot be understood in a few sentences. As part of placing bets on the Set For Life lottery, you can specify which of the two draw days of the week you want to bet on (or you can bet on both). You can then specify how many weeks in advance you wish to place your bet. You have a choice of 1 – 4 weeks with two draws per week. You can subscribe for up to 8 draws in advance.
How and where can one place a bet on Set For Life?
There are three ways to place a bet on Set For Life:
in person at a sales outlet – from verified retailers
online via the internet (The National Lottery website)
online via the mobile app
How does one place a bet on the Set For Life lottery at a retailer?
Set For Life lottery tickets can be purchased from licensed retailers in brick and mortar shops.
Select the day you want to place your bet
You have a choice of two draw days – Monday and Thursday, which one would you like to place your bet on? Tick the appropriate day.
Decide if you want to repeat your bet
As mentioned above, you can place one bet up to 8 draws in advance. If you would really like to place your bet for more than one draw, tick the appropriate number of draws on your actual bet slip.
Pick your lucky numbers
Go to the first column where numbers between 1 and 47 are waiting for you and select your 5 numbers. Then move to the second column with the numbers from 1 to 10 and select your Life Ball number. If you don’t know what numbers you want to pick, call the attendant and they’ll help you pick your random numbers (the random number generator will pick them for you).
Fill out as many columns as you like
You can populate up to 7 columns per bet slip. Complete as many as you like and what you can, but remember that each column you place raises the price of the bet.
Hand the betting slip to staff and pay
If you are happy with how you have marked your bet slip, you have filled in as many columns as you would like, you have ticked when you would like to place the bet and so on, then hand it to staff. You will be asked to pay £1.50 for each column you have placed a bet on. Once you have paid your bet, the staff will give you a bet slip which you must retain. You will need it if you win.
How to place a bet on Set For Life on the company’s website?
Find Set For Life on the company’s website
Once you’ve logged into your player account, head to the company’s home page and look for the “GAMES” tab. Once you’ve clicked on that tab, find Set For Life and click.
Select your 5+1 numbers
There are 7 columns available for you to complete in the online betting slip. How many you actually complete is up to you. In each completed column you must select 5 main numbers ranging from 1 to 47 and 1 Life Ball from the numbers 1 to10. If you are not sure of the numbers on which you would like to bet, you can use Lucky Dip to find numbers for you.
Which days do you want to place a bet on?
Once the columns are complete, it’s time to decide which draw day you want to bet on. You can choose between two draw days, either your bet will be drawn the following Monday or Thursday at 20:00.
Decide if you want to repeat your bet
As mentioned, you can place one bet up to 8 draws in advance. If you would really like to place your bet for more than one draw, tick the appropriate number of draws on your online bet slip.
Submit your bet slip
If you’re happy with how you’ve completed your betting slip, then there’s nothing to wait for – simply submit it and pay.
Similarly, you can easily complete your bet slip through the app and submit it online.
How and where can one check the Set For Life draw results?
Choose one of the methods listed below where actual results are listed and check that they match the numbers on your ticket. However, if you have more than one ticket, it can be easy to make a mistake or miss something, so slow down and pay attention.
On our website – We always have the latest results for you, you can see them in the header of this lottery detail.
On The National Lottery website – You can check if you’ve won the Set For Life lottery by simply checking the company’s official website first hand.
At points of sale – Simply pop into one of the thousands of points of sale and have your ticket checked.
On the mobile app – You can definitely use the app to check your ticket, which you can simply download to your mobile phone.
On The National Lottery’s YouTube channel – The company also uploads all of its draws to its YouTube channel, where you can easily find them.
How do you collect your Set For Life lottery winnings?
If you are another lucky winner, congratulations! But how to claim your winnings now? Check out the table below and learn more.
Prizes up to and including £500 are paid directly to your National Lottery account – you don’t need to do anything.
£500.01 to £30,000
To claim your prize, you must confirm the card linked to your account by following the instructions in your winning message.
£30,000.01 to £50,000
Call the Customer Care team on 0333 234 44 33. Prizes will be paid by cheque.
Over £50,000
Call the National Lottery on 0333 234 44 33 to arrange for your claim to be processed in person.
Monthly Prizes
If you’ve won a monthly prize with Set For Life, brilliant! Prizes must be claimed in person during the claim period, per the Game Specific Rules. Call the National Lottery on 0333 234 44 33 to arrange for your claim to be processed in person.
Free Lotto Lucky Dip
If you’ve matched 2 of the main numbers on Lotto, you’ve won a Lotto Lucky Dip. This will be automatically entered into the next Lotto draw.
If you paid by direct debit, all prizes up to and including £50,000 will be deposited straight into your account. Payment may take between 3-5 working days.
If you’ve won a prize, brilliant! Just pop along to your local National Lottery retailer. They are required to pay prizes of up to and including £100, apart from those with till-point terminals, who are required to pay prizes up to and including £50. Some may pay for prizes onto debit cards.
£100.01 to £500
You can claim from some National Lottery retailers. They are allowed, but not required, to make payments (in cash or to a debit card) for prizes of over £100 up to and including £500.
£500.01 to £50,000
Prizes above £500 can no longer be claimed at Post Offices. If you’ve played at a National Lottery retailer and won a prize over £500 up to and including £50,000 on a draw game or Scratchcard, you can submit your claim on national-lottery.co.uk. You’ll need to have your ticket or Scratchcard on hand. For prizes over £50,000.
Over £50,000
Call the National Lottery on 0333 234 44 33 to arrange for your claim to be processed in person.
Monthly prizes
You must be buzzing if you’ve won a monthly cash prize on Set For Life. Call us to arrange your claim at 0333 234 50 50.
Free Lotto Lucky Dip
Lucky you if you’ve matched 2 main numbers on Lotto, you’ve won a free Lotto Lucky Dip. To claim your free Lotto Lucky Dip, take your winning ticket to a retailer who will give you the option of receiving a Lotto Lucky Dip Ticket for the next Wednesday or Saturday Lotto Draw.
If you believe you are a winner but the National Lottery terminal doesn’t scan your ticket or Scratchcard’s barcode, don’t worry. The retailer can manually enter the serial number and double-check it for you.
Lottery detail Set For Life
Set For Life is an English lottery run by The National Lottery. The concept of the game is that the player chooses 5 numbers from a set from 1 to 47 and 1 Life Ball number from a set from 1 to 10. The Set For Life jackpot is an annuity of £10,000 per month for thirty years. A similar annuity is then played for on the second prize line, where the same amount is paid out for one year, while the next prize line offers the classic prize known from other lotteries. Set For Life offers a total of 8 pay lines. The lottery draw takes place every Monday and Thursday at 20:00.
Pros
The price of a single column is £1.50
The prize of an annuity for thirty years
Cons
The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 15 million
In the Set For Life lottery you select 5 numbers from a set from 1 to 47 and one Life Ball number from a set from 1 to 10, the numbers you select cannot be repeated. You can fill in 1 – 7 columns on a single betting slip and you can subscribe and bet on 1 – 8 draws in advance. For a detailed description of how to place your bet, please see this article.
You could win a jackpot of £3,600,000 in the Set for life lottery, which is paid out in annuity payments of £10,000 per month over a term of thirty years.
