UK’s Biggest Lottery Prize Up for Grabs in Tonight’s EuroMillions Draw
A single ticket-holder in the UK could win the country’s biggest lottery prize yet if they match the right numbers in tonight’s EuroMillions draw, according to a report by Sky News. The jackpot has rolled over to an estimated £208m, after Tuesday’s £199m draw – which also would have been a record-breaking amount – had no winners.
The winner would instantly become richer than famous celebrities Adele and Harry Styles, while also bagging the top spot on the National Lottery’s biggest wins list. Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, was quoted by Sky News as saying: "We are now on the verge of potentially creating the biggest National Lottery winner this country has ever seen."
The previous largest prize pot was won by an anonymous UK ticket-holder, who took home £195m on 19 July 2022, as reported by Sky News. Just two months earlier, Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, won £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket. At the time, Joe was a communications sales engineer, and Jess ran a hairdressing salon with her sister.
In an interview with Sky News, Mr Thwaite recalled waking up at 5am as usual, and checking his phone to see an email saying, "Good news, you have won a prize". However, he did not immediately wake his wife, choosing to let her sleep in. "I saw how much and I didn’t know what to do," Mr Thwaite said. "I couldn’t go back to sleep, I didn’t want to wake Jess up, so I just laid there for what seemed like forever. I spent some time searching for property with no budget limit, which was a novelty!"
When his wife woke up, she assumed the National Lottery app was wrong. The couple’s life-changing win was featured in a Sky News video, where Mr Thwaite revealed that he had initially thought the win was a scam.
This year’s biggest prize, of £83m, went to a UK winner in January, as reported by Sky News. In February last year, Richard and Debbie Nuttall were revealed as the UK winners of a £61m EuroMillions jackpot – who at first thought they had only won £2.60. The couple from Lancashire split the £123m prize with a winner in Spain.
According to Sky News, the jackpot has rolled over several times, increasing the chances of a single ticket-holder winning the massive prize. The EuroMillions draw takes place tonight, and the winner will be announced shortly after the draw. If a UK ticket-holder wins, they will not only become an instant millionaire but also take home the country’s biggest lottery prize yet.
The National Lottery has been a popular form of entertainment in the UK, with millions of people playing every week. The massive jackpot has generated significant interest, with many people eager to see who will win the life-changing prize. Sky News has been providing extensive coverage of the EuroMillions draw, including expert analysis and reaction from past winners.
As the draw approaches, tension is building among players who have purchased tickets in the hopes of winning the massive prize. Sky News will provide live updates and reaction from winners, should a UK ticket-holder win the jackpot. The news provider will also feature expert analysis on the impact of the win on the UK’s gaming industry.
In related news, the UK’s gaming industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with many players opting for online lottery tickets. According to a report, the UK’s online gaming market is expected to continue growing, with many players drawn to the convenience and accessibility of online gaming.
The EuroMillions draw is a popular event in the UK, with many people playing every week. The massive jackpot has generated significant interest, with many people eager to see who will win the life-changing prize. As the draw approaches, Sky News will provide live updates and reaction from winners, should a UK ticket-holder win the jackpot.
