Multiple winners of the EuroMillions lottery are celebrating extraordinary life-changing wins, with one lucky player from Belgium taking home the staggering jackpot of €52,448,674 during the draw on Friday, February 28, 2025. This incredible windfall can alter lives, and the excitement surrounding the lottery continues to rise as more players check their tickets.
The winning ticket, purchased somewhere in Belgium, matched all five main numbers along with both lucky stars, securing the massive prize. A spokesperson from the National Lottery confirmed, "There was one winner of the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning ticket was sold in Belgium." This win has not only sparked joy for the individual winner but also prompts many others across Europe to take part, hoping for similar luck.
But Belgium is not the only country celebrating! An Irish player also enjoyed their moment of fortune with the EuroMillions Plus, winning €500,000 by matching five numbers. This ticket was bought by someone residing in Co Dublin, and the National Lottery is urging all players to check their numbers carefully. The spokesperson added, "The winning ticket was sold in Dublin.”
Alongside these significant prizes, the EuroMillions also saw substantial wins for ten other Irish players, who each took home €5,000 from the Ireland-only raffle. With over 46,000 players across Ireland winning prizes throughout the night, the National Lottery has extended its heartfelt congratulations to all fortunate players.
The winning numbers for the main EuroMillions draw were announced as 7, 16, 31, 43, 46, and the lucky stars 5 and 9. Meanwhile, the EuroMillions Plus matches included 20, 32, 34, 42, and 48, adding to the thrill of the night for many participants.
The excitement was not limited to only Belgium and Ireland. Two players from Kent, UK, also struck it rich. Mr B, who matched five main numbers on February 7, won £106,738.50. He shared, “I played a personal selection of sentimental numbers via the National Lottery app which came up trumps.” The thrill of winning brought with it plans for Mr B to buy a new car and take a holiday.
Just one week later, Mr R emerged as another lucky Kent winner, scooping £1,000,000 during the EuroMillions special draw on Valentine’s Day. He played via lucky dip and expressed his joy at winning money, planning to use his winnings wisely to acquire tools for his job first and help pay off his parents’ mortgage. Mr R said he hopes to buy his own home soon, showcasing how this life-changing sum will impact his future.
Andy Carter, the senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn—the operator behind the National Lottery—expressed the joy of both winners, stating, “Amazing news, what an incredible win for these lucky Kent winners! Mr B can now enjoy driving his new car and look forward to taking off on holiday, and Mr R is going to have some very grateful parents whilst he looks for his future home. Huge congratulations!” His remarks highlight not just the monetary value of their wins, but the emotional and personal impact such funds can bring to families.
The EuroMillions is played across twelve countries, including Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and the thrill of the game continues to bring excitement to many, with results making headlines across Europe after every draw. With the accumulating prizes, the anticipation grows as enthusiasts across the continent dream about hitting the jackpot.
For those who may not have won, reminders fill the air to keep playing and believe—each draw gives everyone another chance to change their lives forever. And with €16 million up for grabs in the next draw on Tuesday, March 4, players will be keeping their eyes on their tickets and fortune’s number combinations.
The EuroMillions draws not only represent the game of chance but are woven with dreams and aspirations. The remarkable stories of recent winners serve as testaments to the reality of the lottery's promise—transforming the fantastical hope of wealth and providing genuine opportunities for those optimistic enough to play.