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Winning Lotto numbers tonight: National Lottery full results with Thunderball on Wednesday, January 3

The National Lottery's winning numbers will be posted below shortly after the draw

by · BristolLive

It's the first National Lottery draw of 2023 and players have a chance of taking home a staggering £2 million. It's hard to imagine owning that much money, but one person could see the entire sum land in their account.

You could retire in an instant, buy your dream home and shower your loved ones in gifts. To play the National Lottery, choose six numbers from one to 59 or choose a lucky dip. It costs £2 per play. There is also the chance to take home £500,000 in the Thunderball. This draw takes place at 8:15pm and offers players better odds of winning.

In an average week players raise £34 million for National Lottery projects the length and breadth of the UK. And during an average week, the National Lottery's call centre staff will confirm to SIX people that they have won a prize of £1 million or more.

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And winners are given the chance to take financial advice from Coutts &Co - the same bank used by the Royal Family.

Tonight's winning Lotto numbers: 1, 5, 19, 27, 38, 59 and the bonus ball: 55.

Winning Thunderball numbers: 1, 2, 16, 29, 32 and the Thunderball is: 3.

Players have a chance of winning the Lotto every Wednesday and Friday. You can also enter the Euromillions on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Set for Life, where you win £10,000 for the next decade, takes place on Mondays and Thursdays.

Good luck!