National Lottery Releases Saturday Lotto and Thunderball Results

Two sets of winning numbers were released for the United Kingdom's Lotto draw on Saturday, October 10, 2026, alongside the latest Thunderball results. According to GloucestershireLive, the draw featured a £12 million jackpot and two rounds under the lottery's updated format, which gives each line of numbers two opportunities to win a prize.

The first Lotto round produced the numbers 12, 29, 35, 46, 52 and 53, with 21 as the bonus ball. The second round produced 18, 45, 46, 48, 54 and 59, with 51 as the bonus ball, according to the published results.

The Thunderball results were 4, 15, 16, 18 and 33, with 10 drawn as the Thunderball. GloucestershireLive published the numbers for both games as part of its coverage of Saturday's lottery results.

The revised Lotto format introduces two rounds in each Wednesday and Saturday draw. The National Lottery explained that the change gives players two chances to win a prize for the same price per line.

"New Lotto is here and it's twice as exciting. Each Wednesday and Saturday Lotto draw will feature two rounds." the National Lottery said.

The organization said the revised format is expected to increase the number of millionaires created through the game. Matching all six main numbers in either round qualifies for the jackpot, which is shared across both rounds.

The National Lottery also described the expected impact of the changes, emphasizing the potential for more winning outcomes under the new structure.

"make more winners and millionaires than before" the National Lottery said.

According to GloucestershireLive, tickets can be purchased on draw days until 7:30 p.m. The main Lotto draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while Thunderball draws are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Thunderball offers a top prize of £500,000, according to the report. EuroMillions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, while Set For Life draws are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays.

The National Lottery also raises money for good causes through lottery participation, GloucestershireLive reported.