Single UK ticket holder is paid £177,000,000 Euromillions jackpot
One lucky British ticketholder has been paid a whopping £177 million just in time for Christmas.
Allwyn, the national lottery operator, has confirmed it has paid out £177,033,699.20 to the lucky winner – the third biggest win ever.
The winner’s lucky day came on Tuesday 26 November, 2024, when they scooped the fortune.
The newly-made millionaire, who has decided to remain anonymous, will be added to the National Lottery Rich List.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, said: ‘We’re absolutely over the moon that this life-changing EuroMillions jackpot prize has been paid.
‘The possibilities with this kind of money are endless, and what an excellent time to win such a prize – right before Christmas.
‘They could certainly make this year’s holiday period extra special, perhaps by seeking out some winter sun or a festive shopping trip to New York to celebrate!
‘Whatever this winner decides to do with their winnings, our focus is now on supporting the ticket-holder through the process so they can start enjoying their win as soon as possible.’
There have been four EuroMillions jackpot winners so far this year.
The news of the huge jackpot comes on the same day as tonight’s EuroMillions draw where £63 million is up for grabs.
Those feeling lucky also have the chance to win big on Christmas Day, when a £15 million prize ‘Must be Won.’
On July 19 2022, an anonymous UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million.
The latest winner is just behind Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, who won a then record-breaking £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket for the draw on May 10 2022.
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