Players across the United Kingdom are finding out whether they have won an estimated £84 million as the EuroMillions draw takes place on Tuesday evening. The winning numbers are expected to be confirmed shortly after the draw, which takes place at approximately 8.30pm on Tuesday 4 August.
The £84 million prize represents one of the largest EuroMillions jackpots seen so far this year. A single ticket holder who matches all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars would secure a life-changing sum, placing them among the biggest winners in the history of the pan-European lottery. Lottery winnings in the UK are tax-free, so the full amount would be paid as a lump sum.
EuroMillions draws are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Each line costs £2.50, and players must select five numbers from 1 to 50 alongside two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12. The odds of winning the jackpot stand at approximately one in 139 million, making it one of the most difficult lottery prizes to land anywhere in the world. Smaller prizes are available for matching fewer numbers, with players who match just two main numbers receiving a small cash prize.
Sales for Tuesday's draw closed at 7.30pm, two hours before the draw itself. Players who entered can check their numbers through the National Lottery website, the official app or by scanning their ticket at any authorised retailer. National Lottery officials have reminded players that they must be aged 18 or over and that gambling should always be undertaken responsibly.
The draw has generated particular interest after a promotional deal offered by Wowcher caught the attention of players. For £8, customers were able to secure 500 EuroMillions lines, significantly increasing their chances of winning a prize. The deal, which was widely shared on social media, allowed participants to cover a vast number of number combinations for a fraction of the cost of buying tickets individually. At the standard price of £2.50 per line, 500 lines would normally cost £1,250.
Tuesday's draw also includes the Thunderball game, which offers a top prize of £500,000. Thunderball draws take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with results published shortly after each draw. Players in the Thunderball game select five numbers from 1 to 39 and one Thunderball number from 1 to 14, with the top prize awarded for matching all six.
The National Lottery advises that winners should check their tickets carefully and sign the back of any winning ticket. Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date, after which unclaimed winnings are redirected to good causes funded by the lottery. Anyone who believes they hold a winning ticket is urged to contact the National Lottery's claim line as soon as possible. Winners are also encouraged to seek independent financial and legal advice before making any major decisions.
For players who missed Tuesday's draw, the next EuroMillions opportunity arrives on Friday evening, when a new jackpot will be built from funds rolled over from tonight. Any money not won this evening is added to the next draw's prize pool, meaning the jackpot could grow even larger if no ticket matches all seven numbers. Rollovers have previously produced some of the biggest jackpots in the game's history.
EuroMillions is played across nine European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Since its launch in 2004, the game has created hundreds of millionaires across the continent, with some of the largest jackpots exceeding €200 million. The UK has seen several players claim prizes of more than £100 million, cementing the game's place as one of the most popular lotteries in Europe.
