One fortunate individual from the UK stands a chance to win tonight’s EuroMillions jackpot, which amounts to a staggering £122 million. Winning this grand prize could potentially allow the winner to resign from their job or purchase their dream home, but participation in the lottery is necessary to be in the running for the win.
To play EuroMillions, participants need to select five main numbers from a range of one to 50, along with two Lucky Stars. The recent winning numbers for EuroMillions were 6, 9, 17, 18, and 42, with the Lucky Stars being 7 and 9.
On the same evening, the National Lottery conducted the Thunderball game draw, offering players an opportunity to win up to £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers were 2, 11, 33, 37, 38, with the Thunderball itself being 10.
It is imperative for winners of EuroMillions prizes in the UK to claim their winnings within 180 days from the draw date. The claiming process varies depending on whether the player participated online or by purchasing a ticket from an authorized retailer.
For prizes exceeding £50,000, winners must contact the National Lottery Customer Care team at 0333 234 44 33 and provide their ticket number for verification. Upon confirmation of the claim, winners are required to collect their prize in person, with the National Lottery having the discretion to issue the payment via a cheque or bank transfer.
The likelihood of winning the EuroMillions jackpot is approximately one in 139,838,160, with roughly 100 million individuals purchasing EuroMillions tickets every week across participating countries. The odds of winning the Thunderball jackpot stand at one in 8,060,598, while players have a one in 13 chance of winning any prize in each Thunderball draw, ranging from £5,000 to £3.
There is no specific cap on the number of rollovers, but the prize draw cannot surpass €250 million. If the jackpot reaches this limit and remains unclaimed after four draws, the full amount is divided among winners in the next prize tier.
The largest EuroMillions jackpot in history was claimed by a ticket holder in Cork, Ireland, amounting to €250 million (£215 million) in June of the previous year. The EuroMillions draws occur every Tuesday and Friday, with a single ticket priced at £2.50 and including automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw, guaranteeing a £1 million UK winner in each draw.
In a recent poll conducted by Mirror, the majority of respondents, 76%, indicated they would not publicize their win if their numbers matched. Only 4% expressed a keenness to share their newfound wealth, and about 20% mentioned they would selectively inform close friends and family members in the event of a significant win.
The EuroMillions draw will be held around 8:30 pm tonight, offering a substantial jackpot of £122 million. Participants need to select five numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12, or opt for a Lucky Dip for randomly generated numbers. The Thunderball draw is scheduled for 8:00 pm, with a fixed top prize of £500,000 and the requirement to match five main numbers along with the Thunderball to win the jackpot.