UK EuroMillions jackpot won by single ticket holder worth 26m

A single UK ticket holder has won Friday night’s EuroMillions jackpot of 26,038,157.40 after matching the five main numbers 06, 12, 18, 25 and 41 and the Lucky Stars 02 and 06, the National Lottery said. The winning claim will now be validated and paid, and the winner will be offered support from the operator’s team of winners advisers as arrangements are completed.

The Thunderball draw on the same night produced winning numbers 07, 16, 26, 31 and 37 with the Thunderball 01. National Lottery operator Allwyn confirmed the EuroMillions winner had come forward and said support would be provided during the validation and payment process. Andy Carter, Allwyn’s senior winners adviser, described the result as “a fantastic night for EuroMillions players” and urged other players to check their tickets.

Separately, the National Lottery warned that a 10.6 million Lotto prize from Saturday’s draw has not yet been claimed. The winning Lotto numbers were 06, 08, 12, 33, 49 and 59, with the bonus 42. Players holding tickets for that draw have been asked to check their emails and physical tickets and contact the lottery to claim before any deadlines.

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