A massive jackpot of £139 million was on the line in the latest EuroMillions lottery draw. If luck was on your side, winning this jackpot could mean saying goodbye to your job, purchasing your dream house, and traveling the world. To participate in the game, players select six numbers ranging from one to 59 or opt for a lucky dip, with each ticket costing £2.50.
Additionally, tonight featured a draw for the Thunderball game, offering a potential prize of £500,000. Apart from the chance to win significant amounts of money, playing the lottery also contributes approximately £30 million weekly to support various charitable causes in the UK.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, expressed excitement for the next week’s EuroMillions draw, where the jackpot is estimated to reach a remarkable £152 million. As of now, no British players have clinched the jackpot, leading to an anticipated prize increase to £152 million for the upcoming draw.
The winning numbers for the recent draw are 14, 24, 27, 39, and 42, with the Lucky Stars being 6 and 10. The Thunderball winning numbers are 11, 16, 26, 29, and 34, with the Thunderball number being 8. The deadline to purchase tickets for tonight’s EuroMillions draw is 7:30 pm, followed by the Thunderball draw around 8 pm.
In a recent poll conducted by Mirror, most respondents indicated they would not publicize their big win, with 76% preferring to keep it private. Only 4% expressed eagerness to share the news widely. Approximately 20% mentioned they would only inform close friends and family.
Time is running out to participate in the EuroMillions draw, where players can choose their numbers or opt for a Lucky Dip. Each line costs £2.50, and the draw is scheduled for 8:45 pm. Best of luck to all participants!