£36 million EuroMillions lottery jackpot claimed in UK

Apr 26, 2015, 10:12 am (7 comments)

Euro Millions

A United Kingdom ticket-holder has come forward to claim Friday night's EuroMillions jackpot of more than £36 million (US$54.7 million).

It will not be revealed if the top prize was scooped by an individual or a lottery pool — or where the ticket was purchased — unless the winner decides to go public.

The winning numbers were 5, 19, 29, 31, and 40, with Lucky Star numbers 3 and 10.  The jackpot was £36,298,267.

A National Lottery spokesman said, "We're delighted Friday's ticket-holder has come forward to claim this life-changing prize.

"This is the second EuroMillions jackpot to be won here in the UK in the last four weeks — we are definitely on a lucky streak.

"Players should still check their EuroMillions tickets as on top of the jackpot prize, we created 10 guaranteed millionaires in Friday's draw, who each also win a private yacht getaway."

The spokesman added that last night's jackpot ticket-holder has gone into 18th place in the National Lottery Rich List behind an anonymous ticket-holder who won £37.8 million in September 2012.

Top of the list are Colin and Chris Weir from Largs, North Ayrshire, who banked £161 million in July 2011.

Thanks for myturn for the tip.

Press Association, Lottery Post Staff

Comments

Technut's avatarTechnut

Congrats to the unknown winner from the UK. (c8

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

Big Grin

dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

Congratulations to the winner/s.

mypiemaster's avatarmypiemaster

SMART WINNER. No need to have your face plastered all over the internet.

music*'s avatarmusic*

 Look out for number one ! You and your immediate family. Stay private and keep your family safe. Congratulation!!

Skibunnylk's avatarSkibunnylk

Over $54 million tax free, now that is a life changing jackpot win!

HaveABall's avatarHaveABall

Quote: Originally posted by Skibunnylk on Apr 26, 2015

Over $54 million tax free, now that is a life changing jackpot win!

I Agree! Enjoy your loot, big gambling winner! Lurking

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