A UK ticket holder has won the £177 million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday’s draw, the National Lottery said.
National Lottery players have been encouraged to check their tickets in case they have bagged the nine-figure jackpot.
Tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers were 07, 11, 25, 31, and 40. The Lucky Stars were 09, 12.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser for the lottery operator Allwyn, said: ‘Wow, it has been a truly incredible night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight’s jaw-dropping £177m EuroMillions jackpot!
‘The win has landed them a spot on the National Lottery’s Rich List, as they have become the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time!
A UK ticket holder has won the £177 million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday’s draw (Stock image)
‘What a wonderful win right before Christmas, and we cannot wait to pay out this amazing prize.’
If the ticket holder is an individual rather than a group of people, they will instantly be richer than top musicians such as Harry Styles and Adele, who boast fortunes of £175 million and £170 million respectively.
Once the winner claims their loot, they can decide whether to go public with their epic win or request anonymity once the valuable ticket has been paid.
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