The Euromillions jackpot has rolled over after no ticket holder matched all numbers in Tuesday's draw, reaching a record £184 million for the UK. However, the prize will not increase for Friday's draw as it has hit its maximum cap of €220 million.
Camelot's Andy Carter explained that any additional funds that would have gone into the jackpot will now boost prizes in the next winning tier. The previous largest UK win was £170 million in 2019, claimed by an anonymous ticket-holder.
Tuesday's winning numbers were 06, 13, 22, 45, 49 with Lucky Stars 10 and 11. The National Lottery reported a 'huge influx of players' before the 19:30 BST cut-off, causing slower performance on its website and app, with some customers unable to access the site.
Mr Carter, who advises winners, described varied reactions he has witnessed: 'I've seen people be sick with excitement, I've seen people resign their job on the spot, I've seen people jumping up and down.' He added that winners often keep the news secret from spouses.
The jackpot cap, currently at €220 million, was reached on Friday and will remain for five draws unless won. On the fifth draw, the jackpot must be won, even if shared among those one number short. The cap rises by €10 million each time it is won, up to a maximum of €250 million.
With £184 million, a UK winner could buy a house on each of the top 10 priciest streets in the country, including Kensington Palace Gardens in London, where average house prices are nearly £30 million.
