Massive £177m EuroMillions jackpot has been won by UK ticket holder

A UK ticket holder has won the £177 million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw, the National Lottery said. 

National Lottery players have been encouraged to check their tickets in case they have bagged the nine-figure jackpot. 

Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers were 07, 11, 25, 31, 40 and 35, whilst the Lucky Stars were 01, 10.

Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser for the lottery operator Allwyn, said: 'Wow, it has been a truly incredible night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight's jaw-dropping £177m EuroMillions jackpot! 

'The win has landed them a spot on the National Lottery's Rich List, as they have become the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time!

'What a wonderful win right before Christmas, and we cannot wait to pay out this amazing prize.'

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