Thunderball Numbers Reveal: May 7, 2025 Draw Recap
Players across the UK checked their lottery slips with fingers crossed on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Thunderball draw unleashed the numbers 4, 16, 18, 26, and 38, while the life-changing Thunderball itself tumbled out as number 12. The draw took place with Excalibur 4 machine and Ball Set 5, a familiar combo for seasoned punters watching for their lucky streak.
The tension was high for the coveted £500,000 jackpot, the fixed top prize that Thunderball is famous for. All players needed to do was match all five main numbers plus the Thunderball. Sounds simple, right? Well, not quite: this time, nobody managed the perfect match. The big windfall rolled on, untouched for another week.
Still, the evening saw its share of smaller wins. One lucky ticket-holder walked away with £5,000 after matching all five main numbers—but, heartbreakingly, missed out on the Thunderball. The next best haul, worth £250, went to 26 players who managed to match four numbers plus the Thunderball. For some, matching just the Thunderball alongside other numbers meant smaller payouts, but every win counts when you’re playing along on a Wednesday night.
- Winning numbers: 4, 16, 18, 26, 38
- Thunderball: 12
- Jackpot: £500,000 (unclaimed)
- £5,000 prize: 1 winner (five main numbers)
- £250 prize: 26 winners (four main numbers + Thunderball)
If you haven’t checked your ticket yet, you can do it in seconds through the National Lottery app or their website. Even missing out by one number could mean a tidy win, with prizes paid on various lower tiers.
A Story of Change: Thunderball Draw Highlights World Bee Day
This particular Thunderball event happened to fall on World Bee Day 2025. To mark the occasion, the National Lottery spotlighted a moving story from Nathan, a regular person who found solace and new purpose in working with bumblebee conservation. Struggling with his mental health, Nathan turned to nature, volunteering with a local group that focuses on protecting bees. According to him, the buzzing world of bees gave him structure, connection, and ultimately, hope—proving that sometimes, the lottery’s real impact goes beyond just winning cash.
With the jackpot unclaimed, interest is bound to stay high for the next Thunderball draw. While most of us might not land the top prize, stories like Nathan’s and the flutter of anticipation on Wednesday nights keep Thunderball as popular and talked-about as ever.
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