Draw number 163 took place on Wednesday 16 July, 1997 delivered an exciting night of lottery action. The winning numbers were 8, 18, 23, 26, 35, 45 with a bonus ball of 3, and the jackpot reached an impressive £5,000,000. In a thrilling turn of events, one exceptionally lucky person claimed the jackpot. Moreover, 503,951 contestants also won a prize of £10, 28,465 players took home £59, 599 individuals bagged £1284, and 17 contestant secured the 5 plus bonus ball prize of £72421. Overall, a total of 533,033 participants walked away with a win, making it a truly memorable draw.
| Draw Number | 163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday 16 July, 1997 |
| Winning Numbers | 8, 18, 23, 26, 35, 45 + Bonus: 3 |
| Jackpot | £5,000,000 |
| Jackpot Winners | 1 |
| Total Winners | 533033 |
Prize Breakdown
| Match | Winners | Prize (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Numbers | 503951 | £10 |
| 4 Numbers | 28465 | £59 |
| 5 Numbers | 599 | £1,284 |
| 5 + Bonus | 17 | £72,421 |