THE biggest EVER EuroMillions jackpot of £195million has been CLAIMED after a lucky ticketholder came forward today.
The unnamed EuroMillions ticket holder has pocketed an eye-watering £195million after the huge cash prize rolled over.
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They have eclipsed the stunning wealth of Grammy-winner Adele – who is worth around £150million, according to the Sunday Times rich list.
The winning numbers for yesterday’s draw were six, 23, 27, 40 and 41, and the lucky star digits were two and 12.
It will undergo a series of checks to ensure its validity before the windfall is paid.
Camelot said no information will be released on whether the claimant is an individual or a syndicate winner, or where the ticket was purchased, unless the ticket-holder decides to go public.
Andy Carter, Camelot’s senior winners’ adviser at the National Lottery, said: “This is absolutely incredible news.”
The prize of £195,707,000 — rolled over since 17 June — is 5,009 times the average UK salary of £38,131.
Britain’s previous EuroMillions record holders were Joe and Jess Thwaite.
The Gloucestershire couple were handed a record-breaking £184m jackpot in May.
Despite their astonishing new wealth, one of their first purchases was a second-hand Volvo.
The second-biggest win was awarded to an anonymous ticket-holder who claimed £170m in 2019.
Colin and Chris Weir from Largs, North Ayrshire, won £161m in 2011, while Adrian and Gillian Bayford claimed just over £148m in 2012.
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