November 28th 2024.
A lucky individual from the UK has just hit the jackpot, winning a whopping £177,000,000 on the EuroMillions lottery. This is the third largest lottery prize ever won in the UK, only falling behind two other jackpots that were won in 2022. The winner, who was announced on Tuesday, will now need to validate their ticket before they can officially claim their prize money.
Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, expressed his excitement saying, "We are thrilled to have received a claim and will do everything in our power to ensure that the ticket-holder receives all the support they need." He added, "This is an incredible win and we will be there to guide them through the process and help them to start enjoying their life-changing prize. Our team has a wealth of experience in assisting our lucky National Lottery winners in their journey."
It's worth noting that this is the fourth time this year that a EuroMillions jackpot has been won in the UK. In July alone, two anonymous winners claimed jackpots worth £24million and £33million, while Richard and Debbie Nuttall from Lancashire shared a jackpot of £123million in January. Interestingly, the couple initially thought they had only won £2.60, but were in for a pleasant surprise.
Richard humorously described the moment they realized they had won saying, "It was like something straight out of a scene from Del Boy and Rodney when they come out of Sotheby's." The identity of the newest winner is yet to be revealed, and they might choose to remain anonymous even after receiving the prize money.
It's not uncommon for lottery winners to prefer to stay out of the spotlight. The UK's biggest lottery jackpot of £195,707,000 was won by an anonymous individual, and many others have chosen to do the same. Just two months before this record-breaking win, Jess and Joe Thwaite from Gloucester set a new record with their £184,262,899 win. They had purchased a EuroMillions Lucky Dip ticket through The National Lottery app, simply because it was more convenient.
As the operator of The National Lottery, Allwyn offers a range of services to assist winners in managing their finances and legal matters. They also provide private banking and emotional support to help winners navigate the sudden changes that come with a large sum of money. Many winners choose to use their newfound wealth to purchase their dream homes, travel, and support their loved ones. Some have even gone on to make charitable contributions to their communities, while others have invested in personal passions like buying a football club or building a theme park. However, it's important to remember that not everyone's lives change for the better after winning the lottery. For some, it can lead to chaos and complications.
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