National Lottery results for Saturday, 12 September, have been released, revealing the winning numbers for both Lotto and Thunderball draws. For the Lotto Round 1, the winning numbers were 2, 32, 35, 44, 48, and 56, with a Bonus Ball of 26. This round is the first of two chances for players to win, as the new Lotto format allows each line to be entered into two separate draws. In the Lotto Round 2, the winning numbers were 10, 12, 29, 31, 36, and 54, with a Bonus Ball of 22. This second round offers players another opportunity to match numbers and win prizes. The changes to the Lotto format aim to increase the chances of winning by splitting the game into two parts, with each round having its own set of numbers and a Bonus Ball. For the Thunderball draw, the winning numbers were 16, 20, 11, 5, and 38, with a Thunderball number of 2. Thunderball is a separate game from Lotto, with its own set of numbers and a different prize structure. Saturday’s Thunderball draw offered a jackpot of £500,000, while the Lotto draw had a larger jackpot of £12 million available. The new Lotto format has been introduced to provide players with more opportunities to win, as each ticket line is entered into both rounds. This change reflects the National Lottery's ongoing efforts to enhance player engagement and increase the likelihood of winning prizes.