Online lottery · United Kingdom Updated 12 Nov 2026
Ranked and Rated Online Lottery Sites in United Kingdom
This guide ranks the online lottery sites that accept players from the United Kingdom by our score. When fewer than three accept the United Kingdom, the top 3 board shows our overall top 3 instead, and its label says so.
The United Kingdom's gambling law is the Gambling Act 2005 (2005 c. 19). Online lottery is Legal there, but we have not verified whether it allows buying tickets from sites abroad, so check the rules where you live before you buy, and only spend what you can afford to lose.
- Local currency: British Pound
- Minimum age for online gambling: 18
Online lottery in the United Kingdom: Legal. Check that a site holds the local licence before you sign up.
Lottery sites open to players in the United Kingdom
In our ranking order.
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Rank1
- Since
- 2017
- Licence
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Lotteries
- 3
3 lotteries on sale. 6 deposit methods listed.
9.0/ 10 our scoreNo current offer on file
Country access from each site's terms as we hold them; a site we have no restriction on file for is listed.
The law on lotteries and online gambling in the United Kingdom
Gambling Act 2005 (lotteries licensed under Part 5; lottery offences under Part 11)
The law that governs lotteries.
Gambling Act 2005
Online casinos: Licensed locally.
Minimum age online: 18.
Advertising: licensed only.
Lotteries run in the United Kingdom
| Lottery | Pick | Jackpot odds | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| EuroMillions | 5/50 + 2/12 | 1 in 139 838 160 | Tue, Fri |
| UK Lotto | 6/59 | 1 in 22 528 738 | Wed, Sat |
0% tax on lottery winnings in the United Kingdom
The Gambling Commission confirms that gambling winnings for customers are tax-free regardless of the amount won. Not tax advice.
Online lottery in the United Kingdom: questions
Which lottery sites accept players from the United Kingdom?
We list the lottery sites we rank whose terms accept players from the United Kingdom, in order of our score. A site whose terms exclude the United Kingdom is left out. Sites change their country lists, so check again when you sign up. How we score sites is on how we rank. Latest UK draws are on our UK Lotto results page.
Is it legal to play the lottery online from the United Kingdom?
Online lottery is Legal in the United Kingdom. The gambling law is the Gambling Act 2005 (2005 c. 19), and the minimum age for online gambling is 18. We have not verified a rule on buying tickets from sites abroad, so check the law where you live before you buy.
How old do I have to be to play online in the United Kingdom?
The minimum age for online gambling in the United Kingdom is 18.
What currency will I pay in from the United Kingdom?
Your local currency is the British Pound. Draws from the US, such as Powerball and Mega Millions, set their prices and prizes in US dollars, so the exchange rate changes what a line costs you and what a prize is worth.
Do I pay tax on lottery winnings in the United Kingdom?
The UK Gambling Commission confirms that gambling winnings are tax-free for customers. Our guide to tax on lottery winnings explains how the rules differ by country, and you should confirm your own position with a tax adviser before you claim a prize.
Does the site I buy from change my odds?
No. The odds are set by the draw, not by the site. What differs between sites is the price per line and the fees, so compare those rather than the jackpot. Most lines win nothing; see responsible gambling for limits and help, and how to play the lottery for the basics of a draw.
Who do I complain to if a site does not pay?
Every site we rank shows the licence it holds. A complaint about a payment or a prize goes to the site first, then to the body that licenses it, so check that licence before you deposit. Our lottery scams guide shows how to spot a fake lottery site.
Where can I compare other countries?
Our country guides list every market we cover, with the sites that accept players from each.
Set the spend before you pick the numbers.
Most lottery lines win nothing. Decide a monthly amount you can lose, and use the deposit limits on the site you play at.