Draw number 173 took place on Wednesday 20 August, 1997 delivered an exciting night of lottery action. The winning numbers were 8, 20, 27, 28, 36, 41 with a bonus ball of 30, and the jackpot reached an impressive £5,000,000. In a thrilling turn of events, one exceptionally lucky person claimed the jackpot. Moreover, 461,353 contestants also won a prize of £10, 24,855 players took home £67, 416 individuals bagged £1822, and 8 contestant secured the 5 plus bonus ball prize of £151661. Overall, a total of 486,633 participants walked away with a win, making it a truly memorable draw.
| Draw Number | 173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday 20 August, 1997 |
| Winning Numbers | 8, 20, 27, 28, 36, 41 + Bonus: 30 |
| Jackpot | £5,000,000 |
| Jackpot Winners | 1 |
| Total Winners | 486633 |
Prize Breakdown
| Match | Winners | Prize (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Numbers | 461353 | £10 |
| 4 Numbers | 24855 | £67 |
| 5 Numbers | 416 | £1,822 |
| 5 + Bonus | 8 | £151,661 |