UK winner receives third biggest EuroMillions jackpot
A ticket-holder in the UK has won £177 million in the EuroMillions draw, becoming the third-largest winner in the history of the National Lottery.
The individual who purchased a single ticket and wishes to remain nameless has stepped forward to collect the EuroMillions jackpot following the draw that took place on Tuesday, November 26.
Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, announced today that it has successfully handed over a prize of £177,033,699.20 to the winner, who selected the fortunate numbers 07, 11, 25, 31, and 40, along with Lucky Stars 09 and 12.
Andy Carter, the senior advisor for winners at Allwyn, expressed his delight, stating: "We are incredibly thrilled that this life-altering EuroMillions jackpot has been successfully awarded."
With this amount of money, the opportunities are limitless, and what a fantastic moment to receive such a reward, just in time for Christmas. They could definitely elevate this holiday season, maybe by heading somewhere warm for the winter or treating themselves to a shopping adventure in New York to commemorate the occasion.
No matter how this winner chooses to use their prize money, our priority is to assist the ticket holder throughout the entire process, ensuring they can begin to enjoy their winnings without delay.
The winner's fortune has surpassed that of pop star Dua Lipa, whose estimated net worth is around £104 million.
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A ticket purchaser in the UK, who wishes to remain unnamed, won an unprecedented EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million on July 19, 2022. This marked the largest win in the history of the National Lottery.
The second-place winners are Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester, who won a remarkable £184.3 million on May 10, 2022, using a randomly generated lottery ticket.