So, you think you have won a prize on the lottery, but you aren’t sure or want to check your win – what next? In this King Casino blog post, we’ll share how The National Lottery informs players when they have won a prize. We’ll share details on what to expect from a winning lottery email and how you can check your winning ticket(s) online.

How Does The National Lottery Notify Winners? 

There are two ways The National Lottery notifies winners. If you win a prize on a lottery draw from a ticket you have purchased online, whether that’s ￡2 or a jackpot, you will be notified by The National Lottery.

To find out whether you have won, log in to your account on The National Lottery website or app. You will notice a little red notification dot next to your profile account if you have won. Click on this to find out what draw you have won and how much.

Another way The National Lottery notifies winners is via email. Winners will receive an email about their lottery win, no matter the size of the prize. Always be sure to check if the email is legitimate by logging onto the National Lottery site directly, not via any links in the email, in case it is fraudulent. 

The email address you will receive your news from is player(at)national-lottery.co.uk.

“You’ve Won A Prize On The National Lottery” Email 

All The National Lottery winners who bought a ticket online are notified of their wins via email. The email reads as follows:

“You’ve won a prize on The National Lottery.

You’ve won a prize playing one of our draw games on (date). Sign into your account to find out more.

National Lottery Customer Care Team”

If you receive an email stating a lottery win, it is a good idea to ensure it is legit and not a scam. Look out for spelling and grammar mistakes, as these are tell-tale signs of a scam. 

To be safe, never click on any links in an email. Always log into your The National Lottery account directly from the site to verify your win.

What Happens If You Win The National Lottery Online? 

If you enter The National Lottery online, you will receive an email if you win a lottery draw. For all draws, whether from a Lotto or Euromillions draw, winners get an email notifying them of their win. 

You can also log in to your account on The National Lottery website or app to see if you have won.

How Do You Know If You’ve Won a Prize on the National Lottery App? 

The National Lottery app is an easy way to play your favourite lottery games. There are many reasons why players like the app, including being able to play anywhere and not missing out on any draws.

The app also makes it easy for players to see if they have a winning ticket. Simply tap to see if you have won. If you bought your ticket in-store, you can scan the paper ticket via the app to find out in an instant if it’s a winning ticket. If you have purchased your lottery ticket online or on the app, you will get an app notification and email stating your win.

How Long Do You Have To Claim a National Lottery Prize? 

If you think you have won a prize in the lottery, check your numbers and log in to your National Lottery account online. Here, you can see what draw and how much you have won.

The National Lottery states that players have 180 days to claim their prize. Prizes must be claimed during the “claim period”, which is by the 180th day after the winning draw took place. For wins over ￡50,000, a Prize Claim Form must be filled out provided by Camelot.

What Happens If You Win The National Lottery While Abroad? 

It is worth waiting until you are back in the UK to buy a lottery ticket, as any tickets bought abroad will be invalid, and you will not be able to claim the prize if you win. The National Lottery rules clearly state that ticket holders must be residents of the UK or the Isle of Man when a lottery ticket is bought.

What Happens To Unclaimed Lottery Winnings?

Surprisingly, there are times when lottery winnings are unclaimed. All unclaimed lottery prizes are added to the National Lottery’s Good Causes fund. The National Lottery supports many charities, organisations and trusts throughout the UK.

Nobody wants to discover they have a winning lottery ticket when it’s too late to claim. To avoid this from happening to you, always check your lottery tickets, check your email and check any notifications you may have in your The National Lottery account. 

To view a list of the current unclaimed prizes, go onto The National Lottery website, click the results tab and view unclaimed prizes. Here, you will see a table with information on unclaimed prizes, including details of the draw, prize, winning numbers, area bought, and last date to claim.