A single UK ticket holder has won a staggering £181 million EuroMillions jackpot, making it one of the largest lottery wins in British history. The exact sum of £181,073,415.70 is the third-biggest National Lottery prize ever claimed in the UK, according to operator Allwyn.
The winning numbers for the draw were 12, 14, 27, 44, and 50, with Lucky Stars 04 and 12. The draw also produced other notable UK wins, including a ticket holder who won £355,164.90 by matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star, and another who secured £16,601.50 for matching 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!”
The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize, after which unclaimed money goes to the National Lottery Good Causes fund. Patrick Lisoire, consumer communications manager at Allwyn, noted that paper ticket holders are less likely to claim than online players, as online players receive reminders.
