EuroMillions Jackpot Soars to £210 Million as Lucky French Player Wins Big

One fortunate ticket holder has claimed a life-changing EuroMillions jackpot of approximately £210 million following the draw on August 19. The winner, who is based in France, has become an instant millionaire, marking a significant event in the history of the lottery.

In addition to this massive win, a British participant also became the UK’s latest millionaire through the National Lottery Millionaire Maker. The winning code for this draw is XMPX55830.

The results of the EuroMillions draw revealed that seven players matched five numbers and one Lucky Star, each winning an estimated £130,554.30. The winning numbers for the draw were 24, 31, 34, 41, and 43, with the Lucky Stars being 06 and 08. Furthermore, seven additional players matched five numbers, earning a prize of £13,561.20.

A total of 78 participants matched four numbers and two stars, securing a prize of £844.70. Additionally, 1,622,924 players matched two numbers, each winning £2.50.

Andy Carter, the senior winner’s advisor at Allwyn, commented on the impact of such a substantial jackpot. He stated, “Tuesday’s jackpot has the ability to transform not just the winner’s life, but the life of the friends and family around them. So, make sure you get a ticket to be in with a chance of banking Britain’s biggest ever win.”

Looking back, Friday’s EuroMillions draw saw approximately 2.89 million winners, with around 34.5 percent of the prizes being awarded in the UK and 2.3 percent in Ireland. Notably, a player in Ireland won a staggering £213.6 million in June, while a separate player in France took home £25.6 million back in April. Earlier this year, a massive £209.3 million jackpot was won by a ticket holder in Austria.

In a recent instance, a winning EuroMillions ticket purchased in Scotland remained unclaimed a week after the draw. Lottery officials confirmed that the ticket, bought in Fife on June 13, had not yet been claimed.

Individuals who purchased tickets for the latest draw are encouraged to check their numbers to see if they are among the fortunate winners. To verify your EuroMillions numbers and discover if you have won a prize, simply follow the designated steps provided by the lottery organizers.