The Health Lottery Guide to Getting Started!

Founded in 2011, The Health Lottery was created to raise funds for health-related causes across Great Britain. Its purpose is simple – to give players the chance to win prizes while directly supporting communities in need. Since its launch, more than £135 million has been raised for good causes, helping fund thousands of projects and charities that promote health, wellbeing, and inclusion throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

From January 2025, The Health Lottery began raising money on behalf of The Health Lottery Foundation, which now allocates funds for good causes across Great Britain. This new structure ensures that grants continue to reach those most in need, supporting people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to live healthier, happier lives.

The Health Lottery operates five main weekly draws along with online instant win games and its unique QuickWin draws every three minutes. It is also linked to Heart Games, a sister site offering online slots and instant games under the same ownership. Together, they form part of a wider group dedicated to entertainment with purpose — combining play with positive community impact.

The Health Lottery UK Licensing

The Health Lottery is operated by The Health Lottery ELM Limited on behalf of The Health Lottery Foundation. It is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the UK Gambling Commission under account number 26057. These licences ensure all games are conducted transparently and fairly, with strict oversight on responsible play and the proper distribution of funds to charitable projects.

Mini Timeline

2011 – The Health Lottery Launches

Tickets for The Health Lottery go on sale in September 2011, with the first draw held on 8 October. Draws are broadcast on ITV before moving to Channel 5, marking the start of a new lottery dedicated entirely to improving health and wellbeing across Great Britain.

2012 – Hot Ticket and Win Wednesday

Promotions such as Magic Monday and Hot Ticket are introduced, offering players extra chances to win prizes and rewards. In October, the second weekly draw, Win Wednesday, is added to celebrate the first anniversary of the lottery.

2013 – Bonus Ball and Instant Win Games

A Bonus Ball and new prize tiers are launched, increasing player rewards. Instant Win games debut online, giving players more chances to win while contributing to local health projects.

2014 – Hot Ticket Returns

The popular Hot Ticket raffle returns, adding cash bonuses of up to £50,000 in addition to main draw prizes.

2015 – Five Weekly Draws

The Health Lottery expands to five weekly draws, held from Tuesday to Saturday, giving players more opportunities to take part while supporting local causes.

2017 – QuickWin Launches

QuickWin, the online-only draw, launches with a new draw every three minutes. Players can now enjoy fast-paced play and prizes of up to £25,000, powered by an approved Random Number Generator.

2018 – Improved Odds and Mega Raffle

Odds are enhanced from 1 in 108 to 1 in 9.7, free tickets are introduced for smaller matches, and a Monthly Mega Raffle offers additional prizes of up to £250,000.

2020 – £100,000 Free Prize Draws

Free prize draws are launched every Wednesday and Saturday, automatically including players with tickets for the main draw. Matching all five numbers wins a £100,000 cash prize.

2023 – The Big Win Rebrand

The main draw is rebranded as The Big Win, with upgraded prize tiers and a new £475,000 Saturday jackpot. Second chance draws are also enhanced to offer larger payouts.

2025 – Daily Big Win Draws

The Big Win becomes a daily game, adding Sunday and Monday draws to the schedule. This expansion provides even more chances to win and continues raising money for vital health and wellbeing causes across Britain.

What The Health Lottery Offers Players

The Big Win

The Big Win is the flagship draw of The Health Lottery. Players select five numbers between 1 and 50 or use Quick Pick for a random choice. Prizes range from free tickets for smaller matches to a jackpot of £25,000 for matching all five numbers. Every Wednesday and Saturday entry also gives automatic access to a free £100,000 draw, where matching all five numbers secures the prize.

All or Nothing

All or Nothing is an online-only lottery game where the jackpot can be won by matching all twelve numbers—or none at all. Players choose 12 numbers from 24 or use Quick Pick to generate random selections. The game costs £1 per line, with over 20% of every entry supporting health-related causes.

QuickWin

QuickWin is a fast-paced, online-only draw held every three minutes. Players select five numbers from 1 to 50 or use the Quick Pick option. Each draw uses a certified Random Number Generator that meets Gambling Commission standards, ensuring fairness and transparency at all times.

Instant Win Games

The Health Lottery website features a selection of online scratchcard-style Instant Win games. These offer quick results and smaller prizes while still contributing to the same community health projects supported by the main draws.

Promotions and Rewards

The Health Lottery regularly runs seasonal promotions and free prize draws, often linked to national awareness campaigns. Players can find all current offers, competitions, and bonus draws listed on the official site’s Promotions page.

Retail Network

Tickets for The Health Lottery are available at more than 20,000 retailers throughout Great Britain as well as online. The retailer search tool on the official website helps players locate their nearest outlet for upcoming draws.

Looking to Login to The Health Lottery?

Existing players can log in securely by visiting www.healthlottery.co.uk and selecting the Sign In option. Enter your registered email address and password to manage entries, check results, or update account details.

If you are new to The Health Lottery, click Sign Up on the homepage to register. You will need a GB address and bank account. Once your account is active, you can save favourite numbers, set up Direct Debit entries, and play conveniently online or through the mobile app.

Always ensure the web address shows healthlottery.co.uk before entering any personal details. Avoid unofficial websites and only use verified access points to log in or buy entries. For assistance, visit the Help section or contact Customer Support through the official site.

What Makes The Health Lottery Stand Out

• More than £135 million raised for health-related causes since 2011
• Over 3,500 projects and charities supported across Great Britain
• Operates five weekly draws plus daily QuickWin games
• Now raising funds on behalf of The Health Lottery Foundation
• Available both online and at 20,000 retail outlets nationwide
• Fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (account number 26057)

Head Office Address

The Health Lottery ELM Limited
PO BOX 8109
Daventry, NN11 1JA
United Kingdom

Need Help or Want to Close Your Health Lottery Account?

If you need assistance, wish to set limits, or decide to close your account, customer support is available via the official site. For independent advice and tools promoting safer play, you can also contact:

• GambleAware.org
• GamStop.co.uk

18+ Only. Always play responsibly.