Yahoo News Huge £177m EuroMillions fortune won by UK ticket-holder - so check your numbers now
A EuroMillions ticket holder in the UK has won an epic jackpot of £177m in Tuesday's draw (November 26). The numbers aligned for a gigantic pay out for someone in the pan-European draw which has seen the top prize roll over in recent weeks.
It means they are the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time, the operator Allwyn said. The lucky numbers were: 7, 11, 25, 31, 40 and the the Lucky Stars were: 9, 12.
Andy Carter, senior winners adviser at Allwyn, said: “Wow, it has been a truly incredible night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight’s jaw-dropping £177 million 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.
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“What a wonderful win right before Christmas, and we cannot wait to pay out this amazing prize. Players are urged to check their tickets and to give us a call if they think they are tonight’s lucky winner.”
Another player in the UK will also be celebrating as the Millionaire Maker Selection has created one UK millionaire has been created. The winning code is: TRLJ40528
