Millions of National Lottery players warned to 'check tickets' and 'you have 180 days'

National Lottery Lotto players have been warned to check their tickets after Saturday's draw - amid reports a Brit has scooped a £3.9 million National Lottery jackpot in Saturday's event. The player matched all six main numbers to win £3,967,428 in total.

No players managed to match five numbers and the bonus ball to collect £1 million. Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "Brilliant news, one lucky ticket-holder has won tonight's £3.9 million Lotto jackpot.

"Lotto has already created seven brand new millionaires this month." Mr Carter urged Brits to check their tickets and get in touch with operator Allwyn if they were a winner on Saturday night (May 18) as the draw was conducted in the UK.

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There are chances to win the Lotto on draws every Saturday and Wednesday. To play the game, you choose six number from one to 59 or take a lucky dip. It costs £2 per play. You can buy a ticket on draw days - Saturday and Wednesday - until 7.30pm.

And if you want more games to play, there is also EuroMillions every Tuesday and Friday and the Set for Life game on Mondays and Thursdays. While the Thunderball draw takes place ever Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with a £500,000 top prize.

If you think you've won a prize, all draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the draw (unless you follow the procedure which allows you to claim within 7 days after the end of the claim period - see the relevant Rules for more information).

Instant Win Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the day you bought the Instant Win Game. Scratchcard prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the closure date. If a retailer is unable to pay a winning ticket of value £100.01-£500, we would recommend visiting another National Lottery store to claim your prize.