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31 January 2025

Lucky Player Wins £83 Million EuroMillions Jackpot But Remains Unknown

National Lottery urges ticket holders to check their numbers for life-changing prize

A lucky person has won a whopping £83.4 million on the EuroMillions – but they have yet to come forward. The prize was won during last Friday’s EuroMillions draw on January 24, and the ticket was purchased at an unknown shop. Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, has urged the new millionaire to check their numbers and come forward to claim the top prize.

The winner managed to match all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers to scoop the jackpot. The winning numbers were 2, 11, 19, 30, 49, and the Lucky Star numbers were 3 and 8. Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, expressed his disbelief: “I can’t believe there’s one lucky ticket-holder out there who hasn’t claimed this incredible EuroMillions jackpot prize – there are 83,474,081 reasons for them to check their ticket straight away!”

He continued, “It’s only been six days since the EuroMillions draw, and we’re waiting with bated breath to pay out this latest huge winner. We’re urging all EuroMillions players to check their paper tickets to see if they are our missing multi-millionaire.” This is the first EuroMillions UK jackpot winner of 2025, following on from an incredible 2024 which saw four UK EuroMillions jackpots won. Notably, one of the top winners last year claimed £177 million with another anonymous ticket-holder, setting the stage for this first major win of the new year.

The deadline for claiming the prize is approaching, with winners needing to act quickly due to the two-week window for claiming major prizes over £50,000 when purchased at physical locations. If no claim is received before the deadline, the ticket purchased will be released back to the area.

It’s not the first time someone has won after being unaware of their life-changing fortune. Joe, 49, and Jess Thwaite, 44, won £184 million back in 2022, and they expressed how their life was about to change significantly. Similarly, Richard and Debbie Nuttall, both 54, won £61 million recently, but they were on holiday celebrating their anniversary when notified of their win.

Once the claim is validated, winners have the option to go public or keep their win private. This story not only captures the potential changing lives of the winner but also serves as a reminder for all EuroMillions players to check their tickets diligently.

Players are encouraged to scan their EuroMillions tickets via the National Lottery app or check them at stores to validate their winnings. For any potential winners who think they might have the correct ticket, they can reach the National Lottery by calling 0333 234 5050 or sending email inquiries to help@national-lottery.co.uk.

With the jackpot unclaimed, there’s still hope for the winner who may be blissfully unaware of their incredible fortune. Andy Carter noted, “What a fantastic night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight’s £83 million EuroMillions jackpot! This lucky winner really encapsulates the thrill of the National Lottery and the excitement around our games.”

The ticket-holder could soon join the ranks of some of the largest winners, as previous records show the biggest EuroMillions win was £195 million claimed by another anonymous UK player back in July 2022. The stakes are high, making every ticket potentially worth millions.

To put this win in perspective, if this unclaimed jackpot is finally claimed, it could inevitably change the life of the winner. They will far surpass popular music figures like Harry Styles and Adele, who recently ranked on the Sunday Times Rich List with fortunes of £175 million and £170 million respectively.

Carter ended with reassurance to the future millionaire: “Once validated and paid out, we are committed to guiding them through the process and helping them start to enjoy their life-changing win.”

Time is of the essence for the ticket holder. With 180 days allowed for claims after the draw, they are running against the clock as the clock ticks for this life-altering opportunity. Will they claim it before losing out on this once-in-a-lifetime jackpot?