It\’s probably one of the most ingenious lottery systems available today. The system consists of a 5 digit draw plus 1 bonus number, 5 digits are to be chosen from 1-39 then a bonus number from 1-14. TheUnited Kingdom\’s Thunderball is also known as the second largest lottery in the U.K. its first draw was held on the 4th of June back in 1999. The system is also known as the \”Double-Matrix\”, due to it double draw nature. Matching the five main numbers or 4 main numbers plus the famous Thunderball, the total prize money will be yours. In the event that you only match 4, 3 or even none, as long as you hit the thunderball itself you\’ll be receiving prizes. Its average total jackpot is half-a-million GBP (£ 500,000 / $ 803418.10).

Like most European based lottery the issue of where you are a citizen is of great importance. You must be old enough legally, good thing The U.K. lowered its legal age to 16, and must be a citizen of the United Kingdom. Playing tickets are available at authorized retailers and if you\’re the internet \”savvy\” type you can also purchase online. This type of lottery also features the lucky dip and other common types of betting.

Here are the odds that you\’re up against, your chances of winning the entire jackpot is one in 8,060, 000. The catch is that even against these odds there are still daily winners that reach up to the thousands within weeks, although they only win the smaller value of prices still it\’s more than what you earn in a days work. After all it\’s still a gamble.

The United Kingdom Thunderball is the best 5 digit lottery in the market as of date and if ever you win the jackpot you must claim it within 180 days failing to do so wouldn\’t send all that wealth to waste. The prize money would then be donated for reasonable causes.

Here are some useful tips for winning and saving money; first of all the most important tips, never ever fall for scams. Of course you wouldn\’t know what a scam is after you\’ve fallen for it, obviously a scam will contain these phrases \”win millions for free\”- \”there\’s no such thing as a free lunch\” as one great philosopher once said. Remember the first rule is you have to purchase a playing ticket for the current draw to be considered as a participant. The trick is if someone offers you a ticket for free or gives you an irresistible offer, it\’s most probably a scam. Now on to the tips on how to win, persistence pays off, systematical budgeting and thinking is also a plus factor, having what I like to call \”Pet Numbers\” or simply numbers that you maintain and bet on over and over again. The United Kingdom Thunderball might just be the jackpot that you\’ve been waiting for, so go ahead do your best and take a hit!

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