when is the lottery drawn

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The lottery is drawn on specific days depending on the lottery type:

  • The UK National Lottery Lotto draw happens twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm (UK time).
  • EuroMillions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:45 pm.
  • Thunderball draws occur on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, usually around 8:00 to 8:15 pm.
  • Set For Life draws are held on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 pm.
  • Other lotteries have various schedules, for example, the Irish Lottery draws on Wednesdays and Sundays at 8:00 pm, and the Powerball in the US is drawn on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings at 4:00 am GMT.

It's important to note that these times are usually given in UK GMT and tickets typically must be bought before 7:30 pm on draw days for the UK National Lottery.