EVERYONE wants to be a millionaire – and you can boost your chances of winning the jackpot by following a lottery expert’s tips.
Punters rushed to buy their tickets for the EuroMillions earlier this week as a mega £191million prize was up for grabs.
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It was the biggest EVER National Lottery jackpot and has been scooped by a lucky UK winner, making them richer than Adele.
If you fancy handing in your notice at work and spending your time on a yacht instead, there’s a way to increase your chances of winning.
Picking the most common lottery numbers could help you boost the likelihood of getting rich quick.
The Sun got the downlow from Andy Carter, senior winners advisor at The National Lottery, on how to pick a lucky ticket.
But before you splash out, Andy said to check your budget: “There are no guarantees and we don’t want players spending more than they can afford.”
What are the most common numbers for EuroMillions?
Becoming a EuroMillions winner could see you become wealthier than some of the world’s biggest superstars overnight.
To win the big prize, you need to match five main numbers and two Lucky Stars.
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The winning numbers for this week’s eye-watering draw were six, 23, 27, 40 and 41, and the lucky star digits were two and 12.
Some of these are among the list of most common numbers to feature in draws.
Since September 2016, the numbers which have made the most appearances are: 20, 17, 21, 42 and 23.
The most drawn Lucky Stars are 2, and 3.
But those who like to pick their own numbers are less likely to go for higher numbers, Andy said.
“We know the most common numbers picked by those who pick their own tend to be lower – usually between one and 31 as many players pick numbers based on dates such as birthdays or anniversaries,” he said.
What are the most common Lottery numbers?
But it’s the most common numbers out of the machine you want – not the ones most frequently picked by other players.
And these are harder to nail down.
Ball 40 is the most common one to come out of the machine in the UK Lotto, followed closely behind by 23 and 27.
They say 13 is unlucky for some and this may be right for Lotto customers – it’s among the least common numbers.
But ultimately, you’ll need a good dose of luck on your side to get the jackpot.
“There is no rhyme or reason why one number is drawn more than another – it is a game of chance,” Andy said.
“Every draw from one of the machines is completely random, with every ball having the same chance of coming out.”
As draws are random, that means there is no trick or guarantee you’ll become a winner.
Crucially, you should always gamble responsibly and never bet more money than you can afford to lose.
If you’re worried about gambling and need to talk to someone you can contact organisations including the NHS, GamCare, and BeGambleAware.
Watch out for how you pay for the lottery
Many families have a National Lottery account set up and pay for their tickets via Direct Debit so they don’t miss a draw.
But those looking to buy a house soon might want to reconsider how they pay.
Quilter mortgage expert Charlotte Nixon said lenders could see this as a red flag in some cases.
Paying big amounts on tickets instead of a flutter here and there could make lenders look “less favourably” on your mortgage application.
“It’s worth re-evaluating whether you really need that Direct Debit set up if you’re looking to apply for a mortgage,” she told The Sun.
