How To Bet On Daily Millions From The UK

Quick Guide

Step 1: Select An Online Bookmaker

Daily Millions lotto is currently offered by seven bookmakers in the UK - such as Betfred, Ladbrokes, bet365 and others.

Although it doesn’t matter which bookmaker you choose in regards to the numbers being drawn - you will be betting on the same draw, regardless of the bookmaker you choose - it does matter for other reasons such as odds, offers, user experience and customer satisfaction.

It’s worth keeping in mind that the probability of your bet being successful is exactly the same at all of the bookmakers, however, you will win more or less depending on the odds offered by the bookmaker you choose.

Check our odds comparison table here to find the best odds bookmaker.

Step 2: Register & Deposit With Your Chosen Company

If you don’t already have an account to bet with then you’ll need to register a new account. Keep in mind that you will need to be a UK resident with a UK debit card (gambling with credit cards is no longer legal).

If you register through our website you may be entitled to a welcome offer. Check the free bets page to see offers available. Then, you can follow these steps:

1. Click through a link on our site
2. Complete registration. Note, you may be required to complete identity checks at this point
3. Deposit £/€5 or more to start betting

Step 3: Select The Numbers You Want To Bet With

At this point you can either enter your own numbers if you choose to bet with the same numbers each week or you can use the ‘lucky dip’ functionality to get some randomly generated numbers.

If you’re the superstitious type, take a look at our hot & cold balls section to see which numbers have been drawn recently or not.

Step 4: How Many Numbers To Bet On?

Betting on the Daily Millions in the UK from a bookmaker is different to buying a ticket - which you could do if you lived in the Republic of Ireland. When buying a ticket you end up with six balls plus a bonus ball - if you match three or more out of these seven numbers you win something.

With betting on lottery in a bookmaker you must specify the number of balls you want to match before you place the bet. Plus, most importantly, you must match the number of balls you specify to win. For example, if you bet on three balls, you must match all three balls to win.

How many balls should I select? Well, this is your choice - you must weigh up the probability of matching the numbers with the returns. Typically, the most popular choice is three numbers (which returns around 400/1 depending on the bookmaker you select) as it’s a good balance of potential returns and probability.

Step 5: With Or Without The Bonus Ball?

By including the bonus ball you increase the chances that your numbers will appear. For example:

• If you select and bet on 3 balls without the bonus ball - you need to match 3 correctly from the main 6 balls drawn. (This is the most popular bet).
• If you select and bet on 3 balls with the bonus ball - you need to match 3 correctly from 7 drawn (the main 6 balls and the bonus/booster).

The catch? Betting with the bonus ball lowers the odds, because it is easier. For example:

• Betting on 3 balls with Betfred without the bonus ball offers odds of 400/1*
• Betting on 3 balls with Betfred with the bonus ball offers odds of 200/1*

Step 6: Select Number Of Lines

'Lines' are essentially bets. You can have multiple lines per draw. For each line you will be required to enter a stake.

Bonus Step: Add To Favourites?

With Betfred, and a couple of other bookmakers, you can save numbers to your ‘favourites’. This is a fantastic innovative feature and makes it easier to come back and place a bet again in the future.

* The displayed odds are intended as a guide only and whilst we work hard to ensure they're up to date, they are subject to change from the operators. Odds correct as of 01/11/2019 Please always check odds on the betting operator site before placing any bets. Where the odds are the same our rating (promotions, usability, reputation) are taken into account.