Draw number 246 took place on Saturday 2 May, 1998 delivered an exciting night of lottery action. The winning numbers were 2, 4, 16, 24, 29, 49 with a bonus ball of 47, and the jackpot reached an impressive £8,355,262. In a thrilling turn of events, one exceptionally lucky person claimed the jackpot. Moreover, 1,006,659 contestants also won a prize of £10, 53,839 players took home £65, 1,182 individuals bagged £1359, and 14 contestant secured the 5 plus bonus ball prize of £183632. Overall, a total of 1,061,695 participants walked away with a win, making it a truly memorable draw.
| Draw Number | 246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 2 May, 1998 |
| Winning Numbers | 2, 4, 16, 24, 29, 49 + Bonus: 47 |
| Jackpot | £8,355,262 |
| Jackpot Winners | 1 |
| Total Winners | 1061695 |
Prize Breakdown
| Match | Winners | Prize (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Numbers | 1006659 | £10 |
| 4 Numbers | 53839 | £65 |
| 5 Numbers | 1182 | £1,359 |
| 5 + Bonus | 14 | £183,632 |