A single ticket-holder from the UK has struck it lucky, claiming the life-changing £24 million EuroMillions jackpot during Friday’s draw.
This win thrusts them straight onto the list of multi-millionaires, thanks to matching all five main numbers – 04, 19, 23, 35, 37 – and the bonus numbers 04 and 08.
Remarkably, this is the second time within the same month a UK player has snagged the EuroMillions jackpot.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at the National Lottery, expressed excitement about the news, stating, “What a fantastic night for UK EuroMillions players, as a single ticket-holder has bagged tonight’s life-changing £24 million jackpot.”
He added, “This makes it two UK EuroMillions jackpot wins so far this month, following another winner who took home the £33 million prize earlier this month.”
Confirmation of the win came from the National Lottery operator, Allwyn, who received the claim from the ticket-holder early Sunday morning.
The details surrounding the winner will now undergo validation, ensuring all game rules were followed without any issues.
After validation, the winner will meet with a National Lottery winners’ adviser to arrange the payout of this substantial prize.
While the National Lottery keeps the ticket-holder’s personal details private, there is much curiosity about their decision to either keep the news under wraps or reveal their identity.
Andy Carter noted, “Our focus is now on supporting this latest lucky ticket-holder through the winning process and helping them start to enjoy their truly life-changing win.”
Aside from the major jackpot, another player also grabbed £1 million through the Millionaire Maker game, marking another successful draw.
With ticket purchases contributing significantly to public funds, Carter highlighted, “By participating in any National Lottery game, players generate around £30 million each week for National Lottery-funded projects.”
This funding has resulted in over 690,000 grants supporting various projects throughout the UK.
For anyone who enjoys playing the lottery, these wins serve as hopeful reminders of what’s possible, especially as UK luck seems to be on the rise this month.
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