On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at precisely 8:04pm GMT, the National Lottery published results for Thunderball Draw 3794 — and while no one claimed the £500,000 top prize, a remarkable 81,965 players walked away with smaller wins. The winning numbers? Main balls: 01, 15, 21, 23, 24 — Thunderball: 10. It wasn’t just another draw. It was the 1,891st EuroMillions draw, held simultaneously, though its numbers remain unpublished in available records. The silence around the Thunderball jackpot tells a quiet story: luck, as always, was just out of reach.
Who Won What — And Who Didn’t
The breakdown reveals a lottery that’s still very much alive in the pockets of everyday Brits. Twenty-one players matched all five main numbers plus the Thunderball to win £250 each — a nice bonus, but nowhere near the jackpot. Two hundred and sixty-two won £100 for matching four main numbers. Six hundred and eighty-five took home £20 for three main numbers plus the Thunderball. Then came the masses: over 9,500 won £10 for three main numbers alone. Nearly 30,000 won £5 for just one main number and the Thunderball. And a staggering 33,995 people won £3 — just for matching the Thunderball alone. No main numbers needed. That’s the beauty of Thunderball: it’s designed to keep hope alive, even when the odds are long.
The Machine Behind the Numbers
The National Lottery isn’t just a game — it’s a financial engine. Operated by Allwyn Entertainment Limited under license from the Gambling Commission of the United Kingdom, it’s been running since 1994. The Thunderball game itself launched in 1999, and after a format tweak in May 2019, it expanded its main number pool from 1–34 to 1–39, keeping the Thunderball range at 1–14. That change made the jackpot harder to win — and more valuable. Since then, the top prize has held steady at £500,000, even as ticket sales have climbed. The November 4 draw was one of 15 Tuesday draws scheduled for 2025, with the next two on November 7 and 8, both offering the same £500,000 prize.
Why This Matters Beyond the Ticket
Every pound spent on Thunderball or EuroMillions feeds into something bigger. In the 2022/2023 fiscal year, the National Lottery generated £8.3 billion for UK projects — from community sports centers to historic restorations, from youth arts programs to rural bus routes. That’s not charity. That’s a tax in disguise, with a smile. People buy tickets not just for the dream, but because they know their £2 might help rebuild a village hall or fund a local swimming pool. The fact that the jackpot rolled over? Doesn’t matter. The money still flowed. The £500,000 unclaimed prize doesn’t vanish — it rolls into the next draw, increasing the pot. And the millions in smaller wins? They keep people coming back.
What We Don’t Know — And Why It’s Interesting
Here’s the odd part: we know the exact Thunderball results, down to the last winning ticket. But the EuroMillions numbers for draw 1891? Not published. Not in any public source. That’s unusual. EuroMillions draws are typically headline news — especially when a jackpot climbs. Was it a modest draw? Did no one win the top prize? Did the numbers get lost in the shuffle? The National Lottery’s website, London-based, is usually meticulous. The silence suggests either a technical delay or a quiet draw — perhaps a rollover of its own. Either way, it’s a reminder that even in a data-saturated world, some numbers stay hidden.
What’s Next — And How to Play Smart
The next Thunderball draw is Friday, November 7, 2025 — same time, same prize. Then Saturday, November 8. The pattern is clear: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. No changes. No gimmicks. Just the same simple rules: pick five from 1–39, one from 1–14. The odds of winning the jackpot? One in 8,060,598. The odds of winning any prize? One in 13. That’s the real hook. You’re more likely to win something — anything — than you are to get struck by lightning. And if you don’t win? You’ve still supported a system that funds schools, parks, and hospitals. That’s the quiet magic of the National Lottery. It doesn’t promise riches. It promises purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn’t anyone win the Thunderball jackpot on November 4, 2025?
No player matched all five main numbers (01, 15, 21, 23, 24) plus the Thunderball (10). The odds of doing so are 1 in 8 million, and while 81,965 people won smaller prizes, the top prize rolled over to the next draw on November 7, 2025, where it remained at £500,000. This is common — the jackpot has gone unclaimed in 12 of the last 15 Thunderball draws this year.
How does Thunderball contribute to UK public projects?
All revenue from Thunderball and other National Lottery games — after prizes and operating costs — goes to good causes. In 2022/2023, the lottery raised £8.3 billion total, funding everything from grassroots sports to heritage conservation. For every £1 spent on Thunderball, roughly 28p goes to public projects. That’s equivalent to £2.3 million per week, year-round.
What’s the difference between Thunderball and EuroMillions?
Thunderball is a UK-only game with five main numbers (1–39) and one Thunderball (1–14), offering a fixed £500,000 top prize. EuroMillions is pan-European, with five main numbers (1–50) and two Lucky Stars (1–12), with jackpots that roll over and can reach €120 million. Thunderball is simpler, cheaper (£1 per line), and wins more frequently — making it a daily habit for many, while EuroMillions is the big-ticket dream.
Are the Thunderball results published in real time?
Yes. Results are officially published at 8:04pm GMT on draw nights via the National Lottery website, mobile app, and licensed third-party sites like lottery.co.uk and gidapp.com. The timing is consistent — always 8:04pm — and verified by independent auditors. Any delay beyond 8:15pm is considered an anomaly and is publicly reported.
Can you still claim a Thunderball prize if you didn’t check immediately?
Yes. Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes, whether they bought tickets online or in-store. Many winners miss out simply because they forget to check — especially for smaller prizes like £3 or £5. The National Lottery sends email alerts to registered users, but paper ticket holders must check manually. Around 12% of prizes under £10 go unclaimed each year.
Why does Thunderball have so many small winners compared to EuroMillions?
Thunderball’s design intentionally creates more frequent, smaller wins to maintain player engagement. With only 14 Thunderball numbers and a smaller main number pool (39 vs. 50), the odds of matching at least one number are much higher — 1 in 13 for any prize, compared to 1 in 13 for EuroMillions’ lowest tier. It’s psychology: constant small wins keep people playing, even when the jackpot escapes them.
