A euroMillions record jackpot has been won — and it’s truly historic. In a thrilling turn of events, a single ticket-holder in Ireland has claimed the £208 million prize, marking the largest payout in UK and Irish EuroMillions history. The euroMillions record jackpot grabbed headlines after its capped prize hit €250 million.
EuroMillions record winning numbers revealed
The lucky combination drawn on Tuesday was:
- 13, 22, 23, 44, 49
- Lucky Stars: 3 and 5
To secure the jackpot, players had to match every number. Thankfully, one fortunate individual did just that.
“The EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million has been won in Ireland,” confirmed the Irish National Lottery on X. This cap had been reached after several rollovers, building the anticipation for the record-breaking payout.
Meanwhile, the UK wasn’t left out entirely. One ticket featuring the Millionaire Maker code XPCD66044 also struck gold, creating a UK millionaire—even though the main jackpot went abroad.
The euroMillions record jackpot had rolled over multiple times before reaching its maximum cap of €250 million (equivalent to approximately £208 million). It officially surpassed the previous largest jackpot payouts in the UK and Ireland.
Other notable UK lottery jackpots
Here are the ten largest UK lottery wins before this EuroMillions record jackpot:
| Winner(s) | Amount (£) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous | 195,707,000 | 19 July 2022 |
| Joe & Jess Thwaite | 184,262,899.10 | 10 May 2022 |
| Anonymous | 177,033,699.20 | 26 November 2024 |
| Anonymous | 171,815,297.80 | 23 September 2022 |
| Anonymous | 170,221,000 | 8 October 2019 |
| Colin & Chris Weir | 161,653,000 | 12 July 2011 |
| Adrian & Gillian Bayford | 148,656,000 | 10 August 2012 |
| Anonymous | 123,458,008 | 11 June 2019 |
| Anonymous | 122,550,350 | April 2021 |
| Anonymous | 121,328,187 | April 2018 |
Quick Lotto update: Thunderball
Fans of the National Lottery Thunderball can mark these tonight’s winning numbers:
- 2, 6, 12, 17, 39
- Thunderball: 7
What’s next?
- The euroMillions jackpot resets to a lower tier for the next draw.
- Players across the UK and Ireland will eye the coming rounds.
- Watch this space for news on the latest winners!
This dramatic turn of fortune makes the headline an instant record-winner. For now, celebrations are happening in Ireland, and one UK ticket-holder can pop open the bubbly. Stay tuned for more lottery updates and highlights.
