A life-changing £61 million EuroMillions jackpot is sitting unclaimed tonight, with a mystery British ticket holder completely unaware they've become one of the UK's newest multi-millionaires.
The Race Against Time Begins
The winning ticket was purchased for the draw on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the massive £61,708,231.90 prize. Yet despite the astronomical sum waiting to be collected, the winner has remained silent for weeks.
Time is rapidly running out for the fortunate player to step forward. National Lottery rules state that winners have exactly 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize - meaning this ticket holder has until Tuesday, 28th January 2025 to come forward.
Where Was The Winning Ticket Sold?
While the exact location remains confidential, lottery officials have confirmed the ticket was sold somewhere in the United Kingdom. The winner could be from any corner of England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, going about their daily life completely unaware of their new multi-millionaire status.
What Happens If The Prize Goes Unclaimed?
Should the deadline pass without a valid claim, this would represent one of the largest unclaimed prizes in UK lottery history. The staggering £61 million would not simply disappear - under National Lottery rules, unclaimed money goes to support National Lottery-funded projects across the arts, sports, and heritage sectors throughout the UK.
How To Check If You're The Mystery Winner
Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at The National Lottery, issued an urgent plea: "We're urging everyone who bought a ticket in this draw to check their emails, texts, and physical tickets as soon as possible."
Players should look for these winning numbers:
- Main numbers: 4, 9, 25, 39, 46
- Lucky Stars: 2, 11
Mr Carter added, "Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags, and down the back of sofas. We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win."
Anyone believing they hold the winning ticket should contact the National Lottery line immediately on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk. For smaller prizes under £500, players can also visit any authorised National Lottery retailer.
This developing story serves as a dramatic reminder to all lottery players: that forgotten ticket tucked away in a drawer or coat pocket could be worth more than you ever imagined.
