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UK winner receives third biggest EuroMillions jackpot

UK winner receives third biggest EuroMillions jackpot
The winning total is behind only the £195m paid out to an anonymous winner in July 2022 and £184.3m to a couple from Gloucester in May 2022.

A UK ticket-holder has claimed £177m in the EuroMillions draw, making them the third biggest National Lottery winner ever.

The single ticket-holder, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has come forward to claim the EuroMillions jackpot after the draw on Tuesday 26 November.

National Lottery operator Allwyn today confirmed it had paid £177,033,699.20 to the winner, who had the lucky numbers 07, 11, 25, 31 and 40, with Lucky Stars 09, 12.

Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser 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."

The winner is now wealthier than popstar Dua Lipa, who is worth an estimated £104m.

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An anonymous UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195m - the biggest National Lottery win ever - on 19 July 2022.

The second-highest winners are Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, who scooped up a then-record £184.3m on 10 May 2022 with a Lucky Dip ticket.

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