Key Highlights
- National Lottery Lotto results were halted due to a technical fault on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
- The draw was expected to have a jackpot of £10.5 million but the numbers drawn before the feed cut will be redetermined by an independent adjudicator.
- A quadruple rollover means that no one has matched all six numbers in the past four games, potentially increasing the jackpot amount further.
- The Thunderball draw was also affected and its results are currently unavailable.
National Lottery Faces Technical Hurdles on Draw Night
On Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, the National Lottery faced a significant setback as technical issues caused the Lotto draw to be halted during its live broadcast. The incident occurred at 8:04 pm and prompted immediate concerns among lottery enthusiasts and participants.
Technical Fault Intervenes
The draw was expected to take place at 8:00 pm, with a subsequent Thunderball draw at 8:15 pm. However, technical problems led to the feed cutting off just before 8:04 pm, when six numbers had been drawn: 4, 28, 4, 59, 9, and 42. An announcement was made by Simon Coyle, a content editor, stating that there had been a technical fault, and the results would be available later after being drawn in front of an independent adjudicator.
Simon Coyle provided further updates throughout the evening, including:
- A stream for the draw on the National Lottery YouTube channel became unavailable around 8:03 pm, indicating a broader issue with the technical infrastructure.
- The Thunderball draw feed was also unavailable at its scheduled time of 8.15 pm, leaving participants uncertain about both draws’ outcomes.
Quadruple Rollover and Increased Jackpot
This specific draw was a quadruple rollover, which means that no one has matched all six numbers in the past four games. This typically results in an increased jackpot amount, which for this draw was set at £10.5 million. The draw time was crucial as it allowed participants to purchase tickets by 7:30 pm to be eligible for the larger prize pool.
Implications and Future Draws
The technical issues affected not only the Lotto results but also delayed the Thunderball draw, leaving many anxious about their chances of winning. The National Lottery assured participants that once the numbers are redetermined by an independent adjudicator, they would be made available to the public.
While this incident was concerning for those who had purchased tickets, it highlighted the importance of robust technical infrastructure in such high-stakes events. Organizers must ensure that similar issues do not disrupt future draws and that the integrity of the lottery system remains intact.
The National Lottery has since issued a statement acknowledging the technical difficulties but emphasizing their commitment to resolving such issues swiftly. As we await further updates, participants will be keenly watching for any news on when the results might be released.
