UK lottery winner scoops £181m EuroMillions jackpot in 'life-changing' draw

A lucky lottery player has scooped more than £180 million in Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot draw.

The UK ticket holder matched all five main numbers plus the two lucky star numbers to land the third-biggest UK national lottery win of all time.

All told, they won £181,073,415.70, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

Another UK winner matched all five main numbers, plus one lucky star number to claim £355,164.90.

A third punter scooped £16,601.50 by matching the five main numbers.

Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at Allwyn, said: "Brilliant news, someone in the UK has scooped a life-changing £181 million.

"That makes this the biggest win of 2026 so far and the third-biggest UK National Lottery winner of all time.

"With that size fortune, this lucky winner would have wealth on a par with the likes of Adele - worth an estimated £170 million.

"Just imagine the kind of lifestyle that could unlock.

"Anyone who bought a ticket should take a moment to check it carefully - you could be the winner we're looking for."

The winning EuroMillions numbers were 12, 14, 27, 44 and 50, and the winning Lucky Star numbers were 04 and 12.

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Friday's jackpot now stands at an estimated £14 million.

The record for the largest prize ever scooped by a UK EuroMillions player stands at £195m, which was won in 2022.

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