A single ticket in a EuroMillions lottery draw from final Friday is value simply shy of £55 million (US$67 million). The British Lottery participant got here ahead to say the large prize at present.
A EuroMillions lottery ticket. One fortunate winner simply picked up an enormous prize of $67 million. (Picture: BBC)
British Nationwide Lottery operator Camelot introduced that one ticket holder had claimed the £54,957,242.50 (US$67.20 million) fortune drawn on Friday, June 10. This may be the third British EuroMillions winner this yr if Camelot confirms the Lotto win.
To this point, the winner has determined to stay nameless. They could select to disclose their id, however it isn’t a requirement. Generally, lottery winners favor to stay nameless to keep away from changing into the middle of undesirable consideration. It’s additionally an effort to not abruptly change into the “misplaced cousin” of somebody they by no means knew existed.
However there’s no cause to cease taking part in, although, as there’s one other likelihood to win an enormous jackpot tomorrow night time. A EuroMillions jackpot value round £122 million (US$149.2 million) shall be on the desk.
Large Win Shines Extra Gentle on EuroMillions
Along with the newest large prize, 2022 noticed an unidentified winner from the UK declare £109 million (US$133.28 million) within the February 4 draw. Subsequent, the biggest-ever Nationwide Lottery win of £184 million (US$224 million) adopted.
That final prize went to “down-to-earth” Joe Thwaite and Jess Thwaite of Gloucestershire on Could 10. The Solar reported that the couple from Gloucester spent 38,000 (US$46,466) of their big win to purchase a nondescript used gray Volvo V60.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners Advisor at The Nationwide Lottery for Camelot, mentioned that the trio of wins is huge information. He added that the entity will work with the winner to assist them “begin to get pleasure from their really life-changing win.” Carter didn’t present extra particulars, solely stating that the newest winner bought the ticket in a bodily store, not on-line.
Not everybody comes ahead so shortly. On March 8, somebody in Wales gained £1 million (US$1.22 million) within the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker draw. Nevertheless, the person waited till March 23 to say the prize.
Missed by an Inch
Generally, Woman Luck isn’t as good. Many lottery gamers play the identical mixture, pondering that these numbers they take into account so particular will sooner or later give them a very good reward.
That was the case with Rachel Kennedy, a 19-year-old who had been taking part in the EuroMillions lottery for a number of weeks with the identical mixture. Her want lastly got here true lately when all her numbers hit. Nevertheless, she is going to by no means be capable to accumulate the €210-million (US$221 million) prize.
Kennedy purchased her tickets utilizing the Nationwide Lottery’s on-line utility. She configured it to routinely purchase tickets for recurring attracts, so she doesn’t should buy them manually.
Nevertheless, on this occasion, Kennedy forgot one essential step. She hadn’t put funds within the account to cowl any purchases.
After receiving a notification concerning the profitable numbers, Kennedy’s coronary heart possible skipped a beat as she realized they have been her numbers. Nevertheless, upon reviewing her account, she discovered that she had not participated within the draw.
Kennedy tried in useless to see if Camelot might do something. Camelot confirmed that her numbers hit however mentioned there wasn’t any manner she might declare the prize.
