In an unprecedented EuroMillions draw, one fortunate ticket-holder may have just secured the biggest lottery win in UK history, with Tuesday night’s jackpot reaching a staggering £199 million.
The winning EuroMillions numbers for the May 28, 2025, draw were:
12, 15, 38, 47, 48
Lucky Stars: 05, 07
If a single UK player has matched all seven numbers, they will instantly become the richest EuroMillions winner ever in the country, surpassing the previous record of £195 million set in July 2022.
Could This Be the UK’s Biggest Lottery Win?
The massive prize had rolled over after no one won the jackpot on Friday, making Tuesday’s draw one of the most anticipated in EuroMillions history.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn (operator of The National Lottery), said:
*“If a single UK ticket-holder wins the lot, they’ll instantly become richer than the likes of Dua Lipa (£104 million) and Harry Kane (£91 million), landing at the number one spot of The National Lottery’s biggest wins.”*
How Does This Compare to Past Wins?
- £195 million – Anonymous UK winner (July 19, 2022)
- £184 million – Joe and Jess Thwaite, Gloucester (May 10, 2022)
- £177 million – Anonymous winner (November 26, 2024)
The Thwaites, who won in 2022, were an ordinary couple—Joe was a communications sales engineer, and Jess ran a hairdressing salon before their life-changing windfall.
What Could £199 Million Buy?
- More than Cristiano Ronaldo’s annual salary (£173 million at Al-Nassr)
- Two private islands in the Caribbean
- A Premier League football club (like Burnley FC, valued at £200 million)
- Lifetime front-row seats to every Glastonbury Festival
Millionaire Maker & Thunderball Results
Alongside the EuroMillions draw, one UK player became a millionaire through the Millionaire Maker Selection with the code:
HKVV08213
The Thunderball winning numbers were:
01, 09, 11, 17, 20
Thunderball: 05
What Should the Winner Do Next?
Lottery experts advise:
- Sign the ticket immediately (to prove ownership).
- Seek financial & legal advice before claiming.
- Stay anonymous if possible (to avoid scams).
- Plan wisely—£199 million can last generations if managed well.
Has the Jackpot Been Claimed Yet?
As of now, no winner has come forward, but if a UK player has won, they have 180 days to claim their prize.
Will this be the biggest lottery win in British history? Stay tuned for updates!
Did you play? Check your tickets now—you could be the next multimillionaire!
