It was an exciting night on March 18, 2025, for players of the National Lottery as the EuroMillions draw offered up a staggering jackpot of £149 million. With such astronomical figures at stake, many hoped to change their fortunes significantly.
Tonight's EuroMillions draw saw participants eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winning numbers. For those playing, to win this incredible jackpot, they needed to match all five main numbers along with the two Lucky Stars. The winning EuroMillions numbers announced were 4, 9, 35, 46, 50, with the additional Lucky Stars being 8 and 11.
Alongside the EuroMillions draw, the Thunderball also took place, offering the chance to win £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers were 20, 26, 27, 33, and 36, with the Thunderball being 12. Participants breathed sighs of both relief and excitement as they checked their tickets against the announced winning numbers.
With ticket prices for the EuroMillions set at £2.50, and the Thunderball costing £1 per line, many players took part, hoping to win life-changing sums. Tickets for these draws had to be purchased before the sales closed at 7:30 PM for tonight’s draws, creating the usual last-minute rush.
The thrill of winning could mean immediate life changes. "You could quit your job instantly, pay off outstanding debts and start shopping around for a bigger house," one commentator noted about the potential impact of such large sums.
EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, providing numerous opportunities for players across participating countries to change their lives. Typically, the EuroMillions prize pools start around £14 million, but tonight’s amount had grown to jaw-dropping heights due to previous draws having no jackpot winners.
While the £149 million jackpot is tremendous, it is not the largest ever recorded for the EuroMillions. The biggest jackpot to date occurred back in December 2023, when one lucky winner took home £206 million. Following closely were two UK winners who claimed £195 million collectively; one won the jackpot in July 2022, and before them, Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester made headlines as they secured £184 million from the EuroMillions.
Playing responsibly is always encouraged, with guidance available on the best practices for handling lottery tickets. Participants are also automatically entered for the UK Millionaire Maker, which guarantees at least one £1 million prize for players from the UK.
With millions up for grabs, the excitement continues to grow, especially as another draw will be taking place soon. All players are encouraged to continue to dream big and play for fun, as the chance of winning is always on the horizon.
Tonight’s draws conclude another week of lottery excitement, with eager players checking their tickets against the drawn numbers. Whether or not they won life-changing amounts, the thrill of the game captivates hearts and minds alike, reminding everyone to play responsibly and enjoy the moments.
So, if your numbers aligned and fortune smiled upon you, perhaps you can look forward to the lifestyle changes any winner might dream of. And for those who fell short of the jackpot tonight, there's always another chance waiting just around the corner.
