Does a Quadruple Rollover Have To Be Won? Rules Explained
Rollovers, particularly those reaching a quadruple stage, can raise questions. When jackpots increase across several draws, you may wonder when a payout takes place and what rules apply.
This guide explains how quadruple rollovers work in games like the National Lottery’s Lotto, and what happens when a draw is required to pay out. Read on to learn more.
What Triggers A Quadruple Rollover In The Lottery?
A quadruple rollover happens when no player matches all six main numbers in four consecutive Lotto draws. This leads to the jackpot growing over those four draws. In Lotto, each time there’s no jackpot winner, the prize pool rolls over to the next scheduled draw and increases.
Different games may have varying rules on how many times a jackpot can roll over. These details are outlined in the game rules or prize breakdown. Checking these terms could help you see how rollovers are handled in the specific game you’re interested in.
How Many Rollovers Before The Jackpot Has To Be Won?
In Lotto, the jackpot can roll over up to five times. If there’s no jackpot winner in the fifth draw, the following draw becomes a “must-be-won” draw.
In this sixth draw, if nobody matches all six main numbers, the jackpot does not roll over again. Instead, it is shared among players in the next prize tiers. This applies only to the Lotto game and may not reflect how other lottery-style games are structured.
Different games may set other limits or may use progressive jackpots without a fixed cap. It might be wise to check game-specific information to keep up to date. Always remember to gamble responsibly and within your means- never wager more than you can afford to lose.
Is A Quadruple Rollover The Same As A Must-Be-Won Draw?
The two terms refer to different points in the rollover cycle. A quadruple rollover means there have been four draws without a jackpot winner. The draw still uses the standard prize structure.
A must-be-won draw only occurs if the jackpot is not won in five consecutive draws. The sixth draw then has different rules where the jackpot is distributed even if the top prize tier is not matched.
How Must-Be-Won Draws Work
In a must-be-won draw, if no one matches all six main numbers, the entire jackpot is shared between winners in the next prize tiers. This includes categories such as five numbers plus the bonus ball, or five numbers without the bonus.
The distribution across the lower prize tiers is set in advance. A portion of the jackpot is allocated to each group. For example, approximately 3% goes to the five plus bonus tier, 5% to the five-number tier, 7% to the four-number tier, and 85% to those who match three numbers. A £5 fixed prize is also available for matching two numbers during these draws.
This payout structure is designed to ensure the jackpot is allocated after the fifth rollover.
What’s The Deal With Roll Downs During Rollover Caps?
A rolldown happens during a must-be-won draw when no ticket matches all six main numbers. The jackpot amount is then distributed across the prize tiers below. The amounts received by each group depend on the number of winners in that tier and the percentage allocated.
This approach changes the usual way prizes are awarded and means additional funds go to prize tiers that do not normally receive jackpot money. Some other lottery or jackpot games may not use rolldowns. You can check the rules of each game to see if this feature is included.
Are Quadruple Rollover Draws Better For Players?
A quadruple rollover means the jackpot has increased following four draws without a winner. The odds of winning the jackpot remain the same in each draw. In Lotto, the chance of matching all six numbers is 1 in 45 million.
More tickets may be sold during larger jackpots, which can affect how prizes are shared among winners. The prize tiers and odds stay consistent unless a must-be-won draw takes place, where the jackpot is redistributed.
Quadruple Rollover Rules Explained
A quadruple rollover in Lotto means the jackpot has rolled over for four consecutive draws. If the jackpot is not won in the next draw (the fifth rollover), a must-be-won draw follows. This sixth draw has different rules and results in the jackpot being awarded through either the top prize or shared among lower tiers.
Each game sets out its own rollover terms, and these can be found in the official rules or prize table. Taking time to read them can help you follow how prizes build, when jackpots are paid out, and whether features like rolldowns apply.
The National Lottery gives players up to 180 days to claim any prizes. If a prize is not claimed within that time, the money is transferred to charitable causes across the UK.
**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.
*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to these games are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.