The UK is on the edge of its seat this Friday evening (13 June), as the EuroMillions jackpot has reached a record-breaking £208 million, sparking waves of excitement and speculation across the country. After the jackpot eluded players during Tuesday’s draw, tonight’s event promises to etch its place in National Lottery history, providing one fortunate winner the chance to claim the largest Lotto prize ever seen on British soil.
This eye-watering sum, equivalent to the capped maximum of €250 million, stands as a testament to both the popularity of the EuroMillions and the scale of dreams it can make real. With the jackpot at its limit, any additional funds that would have inflated the top prize now bolster the rewards on the next tier, meaning those who match five main numbers and just one Lucky Star could also walk away with life-changing amounts.
Allwyn, the company now operating the National Lottery, has confirmed the historic nature of tonight’s draw. Should a ticket-holder scoop the full jackpot, they would instantly leap ahead of previous British lottery millionaires, eclipsing the likes of iconic pop stars and international athletes in terms of personal wealth. For context, a single winner would suddenly find themselves richer than celebrated figures such as Dua Lipa and Harry Kane, a fact that highlights just how rare this opportunity is.
The possibility of breaking records tonight is not the only glittering attraction. Accompanying the massive EuroMillions draw is the Millionaire Maker event, which will see thirteen UK players automatically receive £1 million each, regardless of the jackpot result. This supplementary draw is included for all UK EuroMillions ticket holders, giving even more Britons the chance to secure a life-transforming win.
Andy Carter, a senior advisor for the National Lottery, commented ahead of Friday’s draw, “A win of this size would create the UK’s biggest ever lottery victor. The jackpot is now at its cap, which means surplus funds are distributed down the prize ladder, potentially making multiple new multimillionaires tonight.” Such comments only fuel the public’s imagination, as the nation ponders who may next join the lottery’s prestigious winners’ circle.
It’s worth reminding players that ticket entry into EuroMillions remains at £2.50, which includes participation in both the main draw and the Millionaire Maker. Meanwhile, the Thunderball draw is also taking place this evening, offering a top prize of up to £500,000—a significant sum in its own right, though dwarfed by the EuroMillions headline figure.
For those new to the EuroMillions format, the jackpot requires matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers. However, lesser prizes are available for fewer correct numbers, so partial matches are still rewarded. On a night where the stakes are so high and public fascination so widespread, it’s perhaps not surprising that over a million players are expected to take part.
Should the gargantuan jackpot remain unclaimed tonight, National Lottery organisers have confirmed that it will continue at its record level for a further four draws. If, after that, there is still no winner, a ‘Must Be Won’ event will come into play—meaning the total prize pot is guaranteed to be claimed, cascading down to the next winning tier.
This remarkable EuroMillions draw is more than just a test of luck; it’s a national event that brings people together in anticipation and optimism, as communities across the UK tune in for the 8.45pm results following the earlier Thunderball draw at 8pm. With hundreds of millions at stake, Friday, 13 June could be a truly unforgettable night for at least one Briton—and perhaps for several others, too—ensuring that lottery fever is very much alive and well across the country.