Draw number 279 took place on Wednesday 26 August, 1998 delivered an exciting night of lottery action. The winning numbers were 3, 20, 26, 27, 30, 43 with a bonus ball of 45, and the jackpot reached an impressive £2,034,238. In a thrilling turn of events, 2 fortunate players shared the jackpot. Moreover, 485,857 contestants also won a prize of £10, 25,490 players took home £67, 455 individuals bagged £1719, and 11 contestant secured the 5 plus bonus ball prize of £113803. Overall, a total of 511,815 participants walked away with a win, making it a truly memorable draw.
| Draw Number | 279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday 26 August, 1998 |
| Winning Numbers | 3, 20, 26, 27, 30, 43 + Bonus: 45 |
| Jackpot | £2,034,238 |
| Jackpot Winners | 2 |
| Total Winners | 511815 |
Prize Breakdown
| Match | Winners | Prize (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Numbers | 485857 | £10 |
| 4 Numbers | 25490 | £67 |
| 5 Numbers | 455 | £1,719 |
| 5 + Bonus | 11 | £113,803 |