A fortunate British ticket holder has received an astonishing £177 million right on time for Christmas.
Allwyn, the operator of the national lottery, has announced the payout of £177,033,699.20 to the fortunate individual – marking it as the third-largest win in history.
The winner’s serendipitous day occurred on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, when they claimed this incredible fortune.
The newly-minted millionaire, who wishes to remain unidentified, will be featured on the National Lottery Rich List.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, stated: ‘We’re absolutely thrilled that this life-altering EuroMillions jackpot prize has been awarded.
‘The potential with this kind of wealth is limitless, and what a fantastic moment to win this prize – just before Christmas.
‘They could certainly elevate this year’s festive season, perhaps by chasing some winter sun or embarking on a shopping expedition to New York to commemorate the win!
‘Regardless of what this winner chooses to do with their newfound fortune, our priority is to assist the ticket holder throughout the process so they can begin enjoying their success as swiftly as possible.’
Thus far, there have been four EuroMillions jackpot recipients in this calendar year.
The news of this generous jackpot coincides with tonight’s EuroMillions draw, where £63 million awaits the lucky winner.
Those with a good feeling also have the opportunity to claim a substantial prize on Christmas Day when a £15 million jackpot ‘Must be Won.’
On July 19, 2022, an anonymous ticket holder in the UK set a record by winning the EuroMillions jackpot totaling £195 million.
The most recent winner is just behind Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester, who won a then record-breaking £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket in the draw on May 10, 2022.
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