Two fortunate ticket holders from the UK each won over £41 million in the recent EuroMillions draw. They shared the jackpot with a winner from France, according to Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery.
Details of the EuroMillions Jackpot Win
The total jackpot for this draw was an impressive £126 million. Each UK winner received £41,844,862.30 after successfully matching all seven numbers. The winning numbers were 13, 16, 29, 40, 47, with the lucky stars being 03 and 04. Additionally, the Millionaire Maker Selection produced ticket number HVHT22088, which created another UK millionaire.
Reactions and Insights
Andy Carter, the senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, commented on the significant wins. He encouraged players to check their tickets, highlighting that this draw brought forth immense fortune for two UK participants. Carter noted, “These lucky ticket-holders join the £181 million jackpot winner from 10 March – another big UK win.”
Future Draws and Jackpot Updates
Following this exciting event, Friday’s estimated jackpot is £14 million. Players are reminded to verify their tickets, as substantial wins are becoming increasingly frequent.
Notable Past Wins in EuroMillions
- The third-largest win in UK National Lottery history came from a £181 million jackpot in March.
- A record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million was won by a UK ticket holder on 19 July 2022.
- Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester previously won a massive £184,262,899 for a May 2022 draw.
- A record-setting EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million (approximately £210 million) was claimed by a winner in France last August.
Lottery winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes. After this period, any unclaimed funds and accrued interests are redirected to the National Lottery Good Causes fund.
