£157 million EuroMillions jackpot rolls over to Friday after no winner on Tuesday

The EuroMillions jackpot has surged to an estimated £157 million after no ticket matched the winning numbers in Tuesday’s draw, setting the stage for what could be the biggest National Lottery win of 2025. The draw, held at 8:45 PM UTC on November 25, 2025, saw the numbers 06, 11, 17, 35, and 44 drawn alongside Lucky Stars 03 and 07 — but not a single player across the nine participating countries hit the jackpot. The prize, which had already climbed from £131 million just days earlier, will now roll over to Friday, November 28, 2025, with a projected £157 million waiting for the lucky ticket holder. That’s more than enough to make the winner the seventh-largest National Lottery winner in UK history — and the largest single payout of the year.

A Jackpot on a Roll

The surge in the EuroMillions jackpot hasn’t been random. It’s the result of six consecutive draws without a top-prize winner, each one feeding the pot like a slow-burning fuse. On November 21, the jackpot stood at £131.5 million. A week before that, it was £108.3 million. Just two weeks ago, it was under £80 million. The climb has been steady, methodical — and now, it’s reached a level few thought possible this year. For context, the UK’s all-time record EuroMillions win remains £195 million, claimed in 2019. But since then, 19 UK players have walked away with more than £100 million. This Friday’s prize doesn’t just rival those wins — it threatens to eclipse them.

What’s especially striking is how the numbers keep growing even as Europe’s top jackpots are being claimed elsewhere. In August, a French player scooped €250 million — roughly £210 million — matching wins in Ireland and Austria earlier in the year. Yet here in the UK, the jackpot has kept climbing, untouched. And while other countries celebrated their millionaires, British players kept buying tickets, hoping this would be their turn.

Behind the Numbers: Who’s Playing and Why

Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, didn’t mince words: “What an exciting time for EuroMillions players as Friday night’s jackpot will be an incredible estimated £157M.” But Carter also reminded the public that this isn’t just about personal fortune. “Each week, players help generate around £30 million for National Lottery-funded projects.” That’s not a footnote — it’s the backbone of the game. From local sports clubs to hospital equipment, from heritage conservation to youth arts programs, the money poured into Good Causes by ticket sales is a quiet revolution. In 2024 alone, over £1.9 billion was distributed to charities, sports bodies, and community projects across the UK.

And the numbers don’t lie — Tuesday’s draw produced over 1.9 million winning tickets across all prize tiers. One lucky player won the £1 million Millionaire Maker prize with the code J W G H 0 3 5 3 0. But the real story? The 1.2 million people who won just £4 for matching two main numbers. That’s the beauty of EuroMillions: even if you don’t win big, you’re still part of something bigger.

What It Means for the UK

If someone in the UK wins on Friday, they’ll join an elite club. Only seven UK winners have ever claimed more than £150 million in National Lottery history. The last time a UK player took home over £100 million was in 2022. Since then, the market has been quiet — until now. The £157 million prize isn’t just a number; it’s a cultural moment. It’s the kind of win that stops conversations in pubs, sparks office pool debates, and redefines what’s possible for ordinary people.

But here’s the twist: the odds remain brutal. The chance of matching all five main numbers and two Lucky Stars is 1 in 139,838,160. That’s more than the entire population of the UK. Yet, with over 10 million tickets sold per draw, someone always wins eventually. And with this jackpot, the pressure — and the hope — is higher than ever.

What Happens Next?

The next draw is set for Friday, November 28, 2025, at 8:45 PM UTC. If no one wins, the jackpot will roll over again — potentially hitting £200 million by December. But there’s a cap: EuroMillions has a maximum jackpot limit of €250 million (roughly £210 million). If the prize hits that ceiling without a winner, it will be distributed among the next prize tier — meaning someone matching five numbers and one Lucky Star could walk away with over £100 million even if they don’t get the full jackpot.

For now, the nation is holding its breath. People are checking tickets at breakfast. Lottery retailers are stocking up on extra paper. And across the country, dreams are being written in pencil on slips of paper that cost £2.50.

History in the Making

The EuroMillions draw on November 25, 2025, was the 1,897th in the game’s history. Since its launch in 2004, there have been 121 jackpot wins across Europe. Of those, 19 have gone to UK players. The last UK winner? October 10, 2025 — a single ticket-holder who took home £25.7 million. That win felt monumental at the time. Now, it’s almost a footnote.

And while the media focuses on the money, the real legacy of EuroMillions lies in its ripple effect. That £30 million generated each week? It funds 1,400 local football pitches, 300 youth centres, and 150 historic landmarks. So even if you don’t win, you’re still helping someone else dream.