A British ticket-holder has won a £177million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw, the National Lottery has said.
The staggering win's numbers are: 07, 11, 25, 31, 40, while the Lucky Stars are 09 and 12.
Tuesday night's new millionaire holds the ticket number TRLJ40528 - and National Lottery owners Allwyn have reacted with incredulity to the news.
Andy Carter, senior winners adviser at Allwyn, said: "Wow, it has been a truly incredible night for a single UK ticket-holder who has scooped tonight's jaw-dropping £177 million EuroMillions jackpot.
A British ticket-holder has won a £177million EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw
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"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.
"Players are urged to check their tickets and to give us a call if they think they are tonight's lucky winner," he said.
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The winner will be wealthier than former One Direction member Harry Styles and heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua when they take home their prize.
The celebrity pair are both worth some £175 million, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
But despite the mega windfall, the nine-figure sum still isn't enough to set records.
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On July 19, 2022, an anonymous UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million - the largest National Lottery win of all time.
Meanwhile, tonight's winner sits just behind Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester, who scooped a then-record £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket for a draw on May 10, 2022.