EuroMillions Ticket in the UK Secures $35m Prize
A EuroMillions ticket purchased in the United Kingdom matched all numbers in the Friday, October 3 draw, bringing the winner a life-changing $35 million. The holder now has 180 days to claim the prize.
UK’s Latest Multi-Million-Pound Victory
The winning ticket matched the main numbers 6, 12, 18, 25, 41, along with the Lucky Star numbers 2 and 6. This success follows another major lottery win in the UK that same week, with a separate player securing a £14.29 million jackpot from the National Lottery on the subsequent Saturday. The back-to-back large payouts highlight a fortunate period for lottery participants in the British market.
Allwyn, the National Lottery operator, confirmed the win and issued a standard call for the winner to come forward. Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Adviser at Allwyn, stated:
“Players are now urged to check their tickets and to give us a call if they think they are tonight’s lucky winner.”
Claiming Deadlines and Unclaimed Prizes
The $35 million can be claimed within 180 days. In some cases, winners never step forward. Earlier this year, a $103 million EuroMillions jackpot went unclaimed. When this happens, the prize money is redirected to the National Lottery’s Good Causes Fund, which finances charitable projects across the UK.
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Previous EuroMillions Wins in the UK
The UK has recently seen several large EuroMillions payouts. In January, a player claimed £83 million, followed by a £65 million win on Valentine’s Day. The biggest EuroMillions prize ever secured in the UK remains the £195 million jackpot from 2022.
Large jackpots have also appeared elsewhere in Europe. A family in Cork, Ireland, won £216 million in July, while in France a €210 million EuroMillions prize still awaits a winner.