Set For Life Odds Calculator | Combinations & Cost
This page explains the Set For Life combination total, lets you calculate the top-prize chance for any number of unique lines, and shows why duplicate planned lines reduce useful coverage when players plan together.
Last reviewed: July 2026
How many Set For Life combinations are possible?
Number selection
5 numbers from 1 to 47 + 1 Life Ball from 1 to 10.
Combination formula
C(47,5) × 10
Total full combinations
15,339,390
Set For Life uses 5 main numbers from 1 to 47 and 1 Life Ball from 1 to 10. The bonus part is selected separately from the Life Ball range. The total number of full top-prize combinations is 15,339,390.
Set For Life top-prize chance by unique lines
The table assumes every line is different in the same draw. Repeating a line does not cover another possible combination.
| Lines covered | Estimated ticket cost | Approximate chance | Equivalent odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unique line | £1.50 | 0.000006519% | 1 in 15,339,390 |
| 7 unique lines | £10.50 | 0.000045634% | 1 in 2,191,341 |
| 14 unique lines | £21.00 | 0.000091268% | 1 in 1,095,671 |
| 21 unique lines | £31.50 | 0.000136902% | 1 in 730,447 |
How the calculation works
For one unique line, the chance is:
1 ÷ 15,339,390 × 100
For several unique lines, the chance is:
number of unique lines ÷ 15,339,390 × 100
Example: with 7 unique Set For Life lines, the top-prize chance is 7 ÷ 15,339,390 × 100 = 0.000045634%.
Calculate your chance by number of unique lines
Enter any number of unique 5-number + 1 Life Ball lines from 1 to 15,339,390 to calculate the approximate top-prize chance and estimated ticket cost.
This calculator assumes every line is unique. Repeated lines do not cover another possible combination. It shows the chance of matching the full top-prize combination only, not the chance of winning any smaller prize. Cost is an estimate using £1.50 per Set For Life line; official channels and prices always prevail.
Why unique Set For Life lines matter
If 14 Set For Life lines are planned but 3 of them repeat combinations already chosen by someone else, only 11 different top-prize combinations are covered.
Lottery-Checker cannot improve the official odds of any individual line. The practical benefit is organisation: if a line is already marked as used here, another player can choose a different line and cover a different combination instead of repeating the same one.
Check Set For Life results and plan new lines
The Set For Life results checker compares lines saved on this browser, or 1-7 lines you type for a one-off check, with the latest published draw. After checking the result, use the shared board to plan new 5-number + 1 Life Ball combinations and avoid lines already marked here.
Related pages
Continue with the Set For Life checker, compare other games, or read how repeated lines affect useful coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Are these the chances of winning any prize?
No. They show the chance of matching the full top-prize combination only. Smaller prize tiers have different odds.
Does avoiding duplicate lines improve my odds?
It does not improve the odds of one individual line. It can help a group avoid repeating the same planned combination and cover more unique combinations.
Does marking a line buy a ticket?
No. Marking a line on Lottery-Checker is only a planning action. It does not buy a ticket or enter anyone into a draw.