A UK ticket-holder has become the country’s third largest National Lottery winner ever, securing a staggering £177 million in the EuroMillions draw. Lottery players are being encouraged to check their tickets following Tuesday’s massive win.
The triumphant digits were 07, 11, 25, 31 and 40, with Lucky Stars 09 and 12 coming through. With this colossal win, the fortunate individual now outstrips Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua, who each have an estimated fortune of £175 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
On July 19 2022, the top spot on the National Lottery’s Rich List was claimed by an anonymous winner pocketing a record £195 million EuroMillions jackpot – making it the largest windfall in UK National Lottery history. A notch above Tuesday’s winner are Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester, who pocketed the then largest prize of £184,262,899 on a Lucky Dip for the draw held on May 10, 2022.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, said: “Wow, it has been a truly incredible night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight’s jaw-dropping £177m EuroMillions jackpot!
“The win has landed them a spot on the National Lottery’s Rich List, as they have become the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time!
“What a wonderful win right before Christmas, and we cannot wait to pay out this amazing prize.”
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