UK Thunderball
UK mid-tier game. Pick 5 from 1-39 + 1 Thunderball from 1-14. Fixed £500K top prize. 4 draws/week.
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LuckMaker Score™
63
Fair
⚡ LuckMaker Score™
63
Fair
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Score Breakdown
Tax-Neutral EV
25
Win Accessibility
100
Prize Efficiency
72
Jackpot Momentum
50
Current Jackpot
$500.0K
Lump Sum (est.)
$300.0K
After Tax (est.)
$189.0K
Net EV / Ticket
$-0.50
Progress to +EV$10.1M
5.0% of the way to positive expected value
📐 Technical Details — Raw EV Data
Expected Value
$0.50
Net EV / Ticket
$-0.50
Ticket Cost
$1
Breakeven Jackpot
$10.1M
Prize Structure & Odds
| Match | Prize | Odds | Probability | EV Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5+TB | $500.0K | 1 in 8.1M | 0.000012% | $0.04 |
| 5 | $5.0K | 1 in 620.0K | 0.000161% | $0.01 |
| 4+TB | $250.00 | 1 in 47.4K | 0.002109% | $0.01 |
| 4 | $100.00 | 1 in 3.6K | 0.027412% | $0.03 |
| 3+TB | $20.00 | 1 in 1.4K | 0.069589% | $0.01 |
| 3 | $10.00 | 1 in 111 | 0.900901% | $0.09 |
| 2+TB | $10.00 | 1 in 135 | 0.740741% | $0.07 |
| 1+TB | $5.00 | 1 in 35 | 2.857143% | $0.14 |
| 0+TB | $3.00 | 1 in 29 | 3.448276% | $0.10 |
| Total EV per $1 ticket | $0.50 | |||
| Ticket cost | −$1.00 | |||
| Net EV | $-0.50 | |||
5+TB
$500.0KOdds: 1 in 8.1MEV: $0.04
5
$5.0KOdds: 1 in 620.0KEV: $0.01
4+TB
$250.00Odds: 1 in 47.4KEV: $0.01
4
$100.00Odds: 1 in 3.6KEV: $0.03
3+TB
$20.00Odds: 1 in 1.4KEV: $0.01
3
$10.00Odds: 1 in 111EV: $0.09
2+TB
$10.00Odds: 1 in 135EV: $0.07
1+TB
$5.00Odds: 1 in 35EV: $0.14
0+TB
$3.00Odds: 1 in 29EV: $0.10
Total EV$0.50
Ticket cost−$1.00
Net EV$-0.50
* Jackpot prize shown is advertised amount. EV calculated using lump sum (60%) after federal tax (37%).
🎱 Recent Winning Numbers
Last 1 draws2026-04-15
LATEST
15173435+8
📋 Game Details
Pick5 from 1-39 + 1 from 1-14
Ticket Cost$1.00
Jackpot Odds1 in 8.1M
Draw DaysTue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Draw Times20:00 GMT
Current Jackpot$500.0K
⚠️ Disclaimer: LuckMaker Score™ is a proprietary rating based on current jackpot, published odds, prize structure, tax assumptions (37% federal, ~60% lump sum factor), and jackpot momentum. State taxes vary — use our Tax Calculator to see your exact take-home. Actual results depend on ticket sales, jackpot splits, and individual tax situations. This is math, not a recommendation. Play responsibly.