A single, incredibly fortunate ticket-holder has become an overnight multi-millionaire, winning the entire £8,667,563 Lotto jackpot in Wednesday's draw. The life-changing win comes just weeks before Christmas, promising a truly unforgettable festive season for the winner.
A Festive Fortune Awaits
The winning ticket matched all six main numbers drawn on Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The National Lottery has confirmed there is just one winner who will receive the multi-million pound prize. Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at Allwyn, which operates The National Lottery, expressed his excitement for the anonymous winner.
"Wow, what a wonderful night of winning it's been for Lotto players," Carter said. "One lucky ticket-holder has won an incredible £8.6m – just think what that will do for their Christmas!" He urged all players from the draw to check their tickets carefully and to contact the National Lottery if they believe they hold the golden ticket.
Winning Numbers and Other Prizes
The six winning Lotto numbers were 06, 13, 19, 48, 57 and 58. The bonus number drawn was 01. With the jackpot now won, the estimated top prize for the next Lotto draw on Saturday has rolled down to an estimated £3.8 million.
In the associated Lotto HotPicks game, which uses the same numbers, no player matched all five numbers. However, three people did win £13,000 each by matching four of the numbers.
Thunderball Results
The separate Thunderball draw also took place. The winning numbers were 04, 06, 09, 21 and 32, with the Thunderball itself being 07. No one managed to match all five numbers plus the Thunderball to claim the £500,000 top prize. One player did match all five main numbers to win a still-impressive £5,000.
The National Lottery's message is clear: all players who took part in the Wednesday draws should check their tickets immediately. The search is now on to find the holder of the £8.6 million ticket, who may still be unaware they are set for a multi-million pound Christmas.
