Set For Life: May 22 Draw Delivers Excitement and Hundreds of Thousands of Winners
Miss the buzz of the Set For Life draw on Thursday, May 22, 2025? Here’s the scoop: draw machine Excalibur 5 and ball set SFL3 spat out the numbers 06, 09, 15, 19, 34 with Life Ball 03. While everyone had their fingers crossed for that magical phone call, the biggest prize of all—£10,000 every month for 30 years—remained untouched on the night. That’s the dream, right? A steady stream of cash for three decades. But luck still hit hard for a pair of players, as both matched the five main numbers needed to score £10,000 a month for a year. Not bad for a night’s flutter.
If that wasn’t you, you’re not alone. Over 187,000 tickets collected a prize across all the tiers—proving the odds might be tough, but rewards still fall thick and fast. Here’s how it played out:
- Forty players landed £250 each for matching four numbers plus the Life Ball.
- Close behind, 277 tickets matched four numbers and netted £50 each.
- A whopping 1,544 walked away with £30 after lining up three numbers plus the Life Ball.
- Even hitting just three main numbers saw 12,324 players pocket a decent £20.
- Lower down, 18,678 matched two numbers plus the Life Ball for £10.
- And for those who matched just two numbers, there was still a £5 win—in total, 154,531 tickets landed this tier.
The Set For Life draw is always a popular ticket, not only for the headlining prize but also for the spread of smaller wins that put a smile on so many faces each week. Whether it’s a boost to your savings or a way to fund a spontaneous treat, the excitement is real.
The National Lottery keeps things transparent with the same draw process every time, so participants always know what to expect—and they’re pretty loud about playing responsibly too. If you played and haven’t checked your ticket, now’s a good time to grab it and see if your numbers are in that list. Winners are encouraged to use the National Lottery app or the official website to check results and claim winnings safely. That next life-changing win is always just around the corner, with another draw coming soon and another shot at the lifestyle so many dream about.
