National Lottery players across the United Kingdom are being urgently advised to check their old tickets after it was revealed that six winning prizes, collectively valued at over £3 million, have yet to be claimed. This appeal comes in the wake of a recent incident where an unknown Lotto winner in Bexley, South East London, missed out on a life-changing £10 million jackpot after the deadline to claim expired.
Full List of Unclaimed Lottery Prizes
Lottery bosses have released detailed information on the unclaimed prizes, spanning various draws and locations. Players are reminded that they have exactly 180 days from the draw date to claim any winnings. Here is the complete list of unclaimed prizes:
£1 Million Lotto Prize in South Gloucestershire
Draw Date: November 1, 2025
Prize: £1,000,000.00 (Match 5 + Bonus)
Winning Numbers: 17, 18, 31, 36, 39, 51 | Bonus: 29
Deadline: April 30, 2026
£1 Million Euromillions Prize in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Draw Date: November 4, 2025
Prize: £1,000,000.00 (UK Millionaire Maker)
Winning Code: HPCF58869
Deadline: May 3, 2026
£112,091 Euromillions Prize in Powys
Draw Date: December 12, 2025
Prize: £112,091.00 (Match 5 + 1 Star)
Winning Numbers: 7, 25, 30, 37, 41 | Lucky Stars: 5, 11
Deadline: June 10, 2026
£177,547.30 Euromillions Prize in Watford
Draw Date: January 16, 2026
Prize: £177,547.30 (Match 5 + 1 Star)
Winning Numbers: 5, 17, 24, 29, 50 | Lucky Stars: 5, 10
Deadline: July 15, 2026
£1 Million Euromillions Prize in Hartlepool
Draw Date: March 13, 2026
Prize: £1,000,000.00 (UK Millionaire Maker)
Winning Code: JLZG97793
Deadline: September 9, 2026
£500,000 Thunderball Prize in Wolverhampton
Draw Date: March 27, 2026
Prize: £500,000.00 (Match 5 + Thunderball)
Winning Numbers: 2, 4, 8, 11, 23 | Thunderball: 5
Deadline: September 23, 2026
What to Do If You Think You Have a Winning Ticket
For all National Lottery draws, ticket holders must claim their prize within 180 days of the draw date. If a player has lost their ticket but believes they have won, they are required to submit a written claim to Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, within 30 days of the relevant draw. Allwyn will then investigate the evidence before deciding whether to pay out the prize at the end of the 180-day period.
If no one comes forward by the deadline, the total prize money, along with any interest it has generated, is donated to support National Lottery-funded community projects and good causes across Britain.
Appeal from Lottery Officials
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Adviser at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, issued a heartfelt plea to potential winners. "We are urging anyone who lives in the Wolverhampton area or was passing through the city and bought a ticket for the 27 March draw to find their ticket," he said. "Look in the pockets of clothes you might have been wearing at the time, in bags and wallets or in the glovebox of the car. Tell your friends, ask your family – think back to what you were doing that week. Is it in a pile of receipts and letters you’ve not quite got around to dealing with? You could be our missing Thunderball winner sitting on a life-changing sum of money and not even know it. We want nothing more than to unite the rightful winner with their prize."
This urgent call to action highlights the importance of checking old tickets regularly, as missing a deadline could mean forfeiting a substantial windfall. Players are encouraged to act quickly to ensure they do not miss out on these unclaimed prizes.
