A single UK ticket holder has secured a staggering £181m EuroMillions jackpot, marking one of the largest lottery wins in British history. The precise sum of £181,073,415.70 makes it the third-biggest National Lottery prize ever claimed in the UK, according to operator Allwyn.
The fortunate player matched all five main numbers – 12, 14, 27, 44, and 50 – along with both Lucky Star numbers, 04 and 12. Other significant UK wins included one ticket holder who scooped £355,164.90 by matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star, and another who secured £16,601.50 for matching the five main numbers.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, said: “Brilliant news, someone in the UK has scooped a life-changing £181m! 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 £170m). Just imagine the kind of lifestyle that could unlock!”
Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. After that, unclaimed money goes to the National Lottery Good Causes fund. Patrick Lisoire, consumer communications manager at Allwyn, noted that retail ticket holders are less likely to claim than online players, as paper tickets can be misplaced or forgotten.
