Lucky person wins largest ever lottery jackpot

20 Aug 2025 • 6:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • An unidentified person has won the record-setting EuroMillions jackpot, which reached its cap of 250 million Euros, estimated at £210 million.
  • This jackpot was set to be the highest in UK history, and if the winner is from the UK, they would become the biggest EuroMillions winner ever.
  • The winning numbers were 24, 31, 34, 41 and 43, with lucky stars 06 and 08.
  • Seven people also won the second prize by matching five numbers and one star, estimated at £130,554.30 each.
  • It follows an Irish family syndicate claiming a EuroMillions jackpot worth 250 million euros (£216 million) on 17 June.

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