Winning Set for Life numbers: National Lottery results on April 20
Tonight's draw give players the opportunity to win £10,000 every month for 30 years.
Dreaming of financial freedom is something many of us do, and the Set For Life draw offers the chance to make that dream a reality. Unlike traditional National Lottery jackpot games, Set For Life gives players the opportunity to win £10,000 every month for 30 years.
That means it is not just about a one-off payout, but the chance to enjoy long-term security and peace of mind. Whether you would use the money to travel the world, buy your dream home or simply enjoy life without financial worries, Set For Life captures the imagination of players across the UK.
With draws taking place twice a week, there are plenty of chances to take part. Tonight's winning numbers were 16, 17, 27, 45 and 46, while the Life Ball was 5.
No-one matched all five numbers and the Life Ball to win the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years. However, one player did match all five main numbers to win £10,000 every month for one year.
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Did anyone win Set For Life tonight?
No-one matched all five numbers and the Life Ball to win the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years tonight.
However, one player did match all five main numbers to win £10,000 every month for one year.
Prize breakdown:
-Match 5 numbers and the Life Ball: £10,000 every month for 30 years
-Match 5 numbers: £10,000 every month for one year
-Match 4 numbers and the Life Ball: £250
-Match 4 numbers: £50
-Match 3 numbers and the Life Ball: £30
-Match 3 numbers: £20
-Match 2 numbers and the Life Ball: £10
-Match 2 numbers: £5
Can you take the Set For Life jackpot as a lump sum?
No. The top Set For Life prize is paid as £10,000 every month for 30 years rather than as a one-off lump sum.
There is also a second-tier prize of £10,000 every month for one year.
Think you've won a prize?
If you think you have won on Set For Life, the first thing to do is sign the back of your ticket straight away to help prove it belongs to you. Keep it somewhere safe and check your numbers online, on the National Lottery app or in-store if you bought your ticket from a retailer.
Prizes of up to £500 can usually be claimed in shops, while larger amounts may need to be claimed directly through the National Lottery. Players are also advised to keep their ticket secure until the prize has been paid.
How much do you get for two numbers on Set For Life?
Players who match two main numbers in Set For Life win £5.
Winning numbers for Set For Life
The winning numbers for Set For Life are:
16 - 17 - 27 - 45 - 46 and the Life Ball is 5
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Dog groomer from Essex wins Set For Life after following 'lucky feeling'
Dog groomer Tracy from Essex recently won £10,000 every month for a year on Set For Life after following a 'lucky feeling'.
Her first plan for the winnings was to book a dog-friendly seaside break with her two Shih Tzus.
Congratulations to dog groomer Tracy from Essex, who followed a lucky feeling and won \u00a310,000 every month for a year on Set For Life \ud83e\ude75
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First plan? A dog\u2011friendly seaside break with her two Shih Tzus \ud83d\udc3e#ItCouldBeYou pic.twitter.com/NvQ6uaV0Gi
What are the odds of winning Set For Life?
The odds of winning any prize in Set For Life are 1 in 12.4.
The odds of winning the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years are 1 in 15,339,390.
How does Set For Life work?
Players choose five main numbers from 1 to 47 and one Life Ball number from 1 to 10.
To win the top prize, you need to match all five main numbers and the Life Ball, which would see you receive £10,000 every month for 30 years.
There are also a range of smaller prizes available for matching fewer numbers.
Welcome
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Set For Life draw, where one lucky player could land £10,000 every month for 30 years.
We will bring you the winning numbers, prize updates and reaction as soon as they are announced.
