The EuroMillions draw on Boxing Day revealed a staggering £46 million jackpot available for participants. The drawn numbers were 12, 22, 32, 36, 48 with the Lucky Stars numbers being 3 and 4.
Earlier that night, a Thunderball draw took place offering a fixed top prize of £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers were 3, 7, 18, 23, 31 with the Thunderball number being 5.
The Euromillions jackpot was claimed by a fortunate player outside the UK. Five UK-based players secured the second-tier prize by matching five main numbers and a lucky star, while four other winners hailed from different European locations. Additionally, one more participant from the UK matched the five main numbers.
To win the EuroMillions jackpot, players need to match the five main numbers and two Lucky Stars. The Thunderball draw, offering a top prize of £500,000, is scheduled for 8 pm.
An unclaimed £1 million EuroMillions prize from Birmingham, purchased on August 15 by a UK Millionaire Maker winner, is still waiting to be claimed until February 11 next year. On December 23, the £35 million jackpot remained unclaimed with several players matching different combinations of numbers.
EuroMillions players select five main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. Alternatively, players can opt for a Lucky Dip for random number selection. The draw takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the opportunity to play up to seven lines of numbers on a single ticket.
The ultimate goal is to match all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars for a chance to win the jackpot. Additional prizes are awarded for matching fewer numbers, providing multiple winning opportunities in each draw.
The upcoming EuroMillions draw is set for 8:45 pm, followed by the Thunderball draw at 8 pm. Stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to email updates.