The stage is set for what could be the largest lottery win in UK history, as the EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over once again to an eye-watering £208 million ahead of the Friday, June 13, 2025 draw. This colossal sum surpasses all previous records, thrilling hopeful ticket-holders across the country with the prospect of life-changing fortune.
National Lottery operator Allwyn confirmed that the jackpot has reached its cap, meaning that while the top prize cannot grow any larger, excess funds will now enhance the prizes in the lower tiers. This adjustment could lead to multiple players winning significant sums by matching just five main numbers and one Lucky Star, broadening the pool of winners beyond the elusive jackpot claimant.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, expressed the excitement surrounding this historic jackpot. "This Friday EuroMillions gets even bigger," he said. "Not only will we see the £208 million EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs – which would make the biggest-ever National Lottery winner – but there will also be an incredible 13 guaranteed UK millionaires made through EuroMillions Millionaire Maker. That’s a not-so-unlucky Friday 13th for the lucky ticket-holders who end up bagging these life-changing prizes. Get your tickets early to ensure you’ll be in with a chance of a massive life-changing win."
The jackpot’s cap means the £208 million prize is the highest possible payout for a single ticket in the UK, a milestone that eclipses the previous record of £195,707,000 won by an anonymous ticket-holder in July 2022. This cap also marks a shift in how winnings are distributed, potentially creating a wave of big winners in the tier just below the jackpot.
Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw, held on June 10, 2025, failed to produce a jackpot winner, causing the prize to roll over to Friday. The winning numbers for that draw were 19, 36, 39, 40, and 45, with Lucky Stars 5 and 6. While no one matched all seven numbers, four players matched five main numbers plus one Lucky Star, earning themselves substantial prizes. Additionally, one UK player became a millionaire by matching five main numbers and a single Lucky Star, taking home an impressive £4.53 million.
In the same draw, the Millionaire Maker raffle created another UK millionaire with the winning code HMXQ77424, awarding £1 million to one lucky ticket-holder. The Thunderball draw on Tuesday also saw a £500,000 jackpot winner, with the winning numbers 7, 15, 24, 25, 32, and the Thunderball number 4.
The phenomenon of record-breaking jackpots is not new to the UK. The ten biggest lottery wins to date have all come from EuroMillions draws, highlighting the game’s capacity to transform lives overnight. Among the most notable winners are Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester, who scooped £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket in May 2022, and an anonymous winner who claimed £177,033,699.20 in November 2024, becoming the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time.
These staggering sums have placed winners in rarified financial company, instantly surpassing the net worth of celebrities such as pop star Dua Lipa, estimated at £104 million, and footballer Harry Kane. Andy Carter noted that a win of this magnitude would "make a single UK winner instantly richer than the likes of Dua Lipa and Harry Kane while also landing them at the number one spot on the National Lottery’s biggest wins list."
Beyond the headline-grabbing jackpots, many winners have used their fortunes to make meaningful impacts. Colin Weir and his wife Chris, who won £161,653,000 in 2011, invested £2.5 million into Partick Thistle Football Club, acquiring a majority shareholding and supporting the local community. The Weirs also established a charitable trust and contributed to significant causes such as the Scottish independence referendum.
Other winners have enjoyed a more private approach. Neil Trotter, who won £107 million, chose to go public and shared how the sudden wealth allowed him to fulfill his dreams, including buying luxury cars and a mansion. However, he also spoke candidly about the challenges of managing requests for money from acquaintances, highlighting the complex human side of sudden fortune.
Meanwhile, Richard and Debbie Nuttall from Colne, Lancashire, experienced a surreal moment when they discovered they had won £61 million while celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on holiday. Initially believing they had won only £2.60, they were stunned to realize their life had changed forever.
As the £208 million jackpot looms this Friday, the excitement is palpable. With the jackpot capped, the National Lottery’s prize structure ensures that even those who don’t match every number stand a chance of winning substantial amounts, potentially creating a wave of new millionaires across the UK.
For many, the allure of the EuroMillions is the tantalizing possibility of transforming their lives overnight. The upcoming draw represents not just the chance to claim the biggest prize ever seen in the UK, but also an opportunity for numerous players to secure life-changing sums. As Andy Carter advises, "Get your tickets early to ensure you’ll be in with a chance of a massive life-changing win."
