BRITS could still get their hands on EuroMillions biggest ever UK prize as the jackpot is rolled over AGAIN.
Camelot confirmed that no-one had got the winning numbers for the eye-watering ￡184m EuroMillions top prize.
Any British winner from the draw would see them get the biggest payout in UK history.
The next draw is on Friday night.
Read our National Lottery blog below for the latest updates...
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk 11 minutes ago
‘Begging for blackcurrant juice’
Kerri-Ann Robinson, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was studying for her college diploma in business when she won the jackpot.
The mature student, then 41, was taking care of her three-year-old daughter when she “begged me for a blackcurrant juice” in 2007.
Kerri-Ann raced out to the shops at lunchtime and “as an afterthought, chose a Lucky Dip for the Lotto draw that night”.
The next day during a break between classes, she checked the numbers and discovered she had won ￡2,543,691.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk 27 minutes ago
Camelot on the age change (continued)
A Camelot spokesperson said: “Following the government’s decision to raise the age to play The National Lottery from 16 to 18 on October 1, 2021, we carried out a major programme of work to implement all of the changes that were necessary as quickly as possible, while ensuring that we maintained the very high standards demanded of The National Lottery.
“As a result of the excellent progress we made, we can confirm that the age to play all National Lottery games changed to 18 years or over on 22 April 2021 – well in advance of the change in legislation, which comes into force today.
“Since April, those under the age of 18 have been unable to play National Lottery games in a retail store, online or on the National Lottery apps.”
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk 42 minutes ago
How old do I need to be to play?
Those feeling lucky now have to be over 18 to play, as the minimum age goes up from 16 to 18.
That means it is illegal for any retailer to sell these goods to anyone under the age of 18 – and will apply to favourite games like Lotto and the EuroMillions.
Online sales of lottery tickets and scratchcards have already been banned – this came into force in April this year.
The new age restriction, which was exclusively revealed by The Sun, aims to make sure the lottery is not a “gateway to problem gambling”, minister for sport, tourism and heritage Nigel Huddleston previously said.
Gambling is illegal for under-18s, but until now anyone 16 or over has been able to play National Lottery games.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk 57 minutes ago
National Lottery weekly timetable
Here’s a timetable for all UK lottery games including Lotto, EuroMillions and Set For Life.
There is a draw six nights a week.
It should be noted that there are no draws on Sundays.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 18:15
First home
Jane Park was Britain’s youngest EuroMillions winner when she scooped her ￡1million jackpot in 2013.
The Edinburgh socialite moved out of the council house she shared with her mum after buying a three-bed home.
Jane took pride in transforming it with dazzling décor, including flowers in many rooms, mirrored furniture, and coloured with cool greys and monochrome tones.
With a fabulous, open plan kitchen complete with a lavish marble island, the cooking area lead to patio doors which opened into the garden.
However she sold the house in 2016 to move back in with her mum after admitting she was lonely.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 18:00
Where does money raised by the Lottery go?
In the year ending 31 March 2021, the funds were shared as follows:
Health, education, environment and charitable causes – 40% Sport – 20% Arts – 20% Heritage – 20%
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:45
‘Too much too young’
Callie Rogers became Britain’s youngest lottery winner when she won ￡1.9million in 2003. The 16-year-old from Cumbria gave up her ￡3.60-an-hour checkout job and set about spending her money.
Within a month Callie, who was in foster care after leaving home when her biological parents split up, had also bought a ￡180,000 bungalow and a ￡76,000 home for her mum.
She ultimately blew thousands on wild parties, three boob jobs and drugs, plus around ￡300,000 on designer clothes.
“It was too much money for someone so young,” she told Closer Magazine.
“Even if you say your life won’t change, it does and often not for the better.”
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:30
Biggest jackpot in the history of EuroMillions
The biggest ever jackpot to be won is €190million, which has been won by four different people – including two from Great Britain.
Adrian and Gillian Bayford scooped the €190m (￡148.7m) jackpot on August 10, 2012.
Adrian, 41 and 40-year-old Gillian from Haverhill in Suffolk became instant multi-millionaires, but their winnings was only the second highest in Britain thanks to the conversion rate.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:15
Some star signs are luckier than others
Well, according to the stars some signs are luckier than others, so read on and see if you should pop out and buy that winning lotto ticket. It could be you!
Leo – Oh, Leo we knew you’d be one of the lucky ones. You always look good, have a string of admirers and just tend to always be prowling on the bright side of the street.
Virgo – It’s no coincidence that planner extraordinaire is one of the luckiest signs of the zodiac. Virgos only become successful because they put in the hours and werk, girl.
Scorpio – Magnanimous Scorpio has definitely got it going on when it comes to luck. They’ll often find themselves in the right place at the right time as if by magic, much to the annoyance of some less fortunate souls.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:00
Your chances of unlikely events
Experts reveal chances of unlikely events – from death by shark to winning lottery.
Number？-？crunching experts at cardchat.com have worked out the likelihood of some very unlikely events.
1000 – 1 = Seeing a shooting star. 37,500 in 1 = Being bitten by a snake. 3,700,000 in 1 = Being killed by a shark. 1,000,000,000,000 in 1 = Meeting your doppelganger. 45,000,000 in 1 = Winning the lottery. 500-1 = Being born with an extra toe.
Read the article in full here.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:45
Number 27 most likely to help punter scoop a jackpot
National Lottery ball number 27 is the most likely to help punters win a jackpot, researchers say.
It has made more appearances than any other in 3,071 draws in the past ten years.
The number came up 399 times in the UK National Lottery, Thunderball, EuroMillions and Irish Lotto.
That is 141 more times than number 57, the unluckiest number, which was drawn just 258 times.
The second luckiest is 54, which appeared 387 times. It was followed by 29, 42, 52 and 58 in joint third on 381 times.
The next luckiest was number 20 with 378. Then came 23, with 372.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:30
Gran escapes jail after stealing ￡33k worth of scratch cards
A gran stole ￡33,000 worth of Lotto scratchcards from a corner shop while working behind the till, a court heard.
Trusted shop assistant Sheila Hancock, 60, took thousands of cards from the display without paying for them.
And if she saw it was a winning card after scratching off the silver foil she took the prize money out of the till, it was said.
Puzzled owner Virajkumar Patel couldn’t understand why his busy store wasn’t making a profit despite staying open throughout the pandemic.
So he checked CCTV and was horrified when he saw Hancock repeatedly helping herself to cards and winnings. York crown court heard she had become addicted to the “easy” gambling and got away with the deceit from January 2020 until April of this year.
caroline.mortimer@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:15
How old do I need to be to play?
Those feeling lucky now have to be over 18 to play, as the minimum age goes up from 16 to 18.
That means it is illegal for any retailer to sell these goods to anyone under the age of 18 – and will apply to favourite games like Lotto and the EuroMillions.
Online sales of lottery tickets and scratchcards have already been banned – this came into force in April this year.
The new age restriction, which was exclusively revealed by The Sun, aims to make sure the lottery is not a “gateway to problem gambling”, minister for sport, tourism and heritage Nigel Huddleston previously said.
Gambling is illegal for under-18s, but until now anyone 16 or over has been able to play National Lottery games.
Milica Cosic Today, 16:00
Explained: What draw is on tonight?
Tonight Brits can play for the ‘Set For Life’ draw, which could see one lucky winner win ￡10,000 a month for the next 30 years.
For this, you’ll need to pick out five numbers from 1-47 plus one Life Ball number from 1-10, or go for a Lucky Dip.
Draws happen every Monday and Thursday.
You can buy Set For Life tickets online every day from 6am until 11pm.
But remember, to play on a draw day, you’ll need to buy your ticket before 7.30pm.
Milica Cosic Today, 15:45
First home
Jane Park was Britain’s youngest EuroMillions winner when she scooped her ￡1million jackpot in 2013.
The Edinburgh socialite moved out of the council house she shared with her mum after buying a three-bed home.
Jane took pride in transforming it with dazzling décor, including flowers in many rooms, mirrored furniture, and coloured with cool greys and monochrome tones.
With a fabulous, open plan kitchen complete with a lavish marble island, the cooking area lead to patio doors which opened into the garden.
However she sold the house in 2016 to move back in with her mum after admitting she was lonely.
Milica Cosic Today, 15:30
‘Begging for blackcurrant juice’
Kerri-Ann Robinson, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was studying for her college diploma in business when she won the jackpot.
The mature student, then 41, was taking care of her three-year-old daughter when she “begged me for a blackcurrant juice” in 2007.
Kerri-Ann raced out to the shops at lunchtime and “as an afterthought, chose a Lucky Dip for the Lotto draw that night”.
The next day during a break between classes, she checked the numbers and discovered she had won ￡2,543,691.
Milica Cosic Today, 15:15
‘We forgot our ticket – so we won twice’
Derek and Dawn Ladner, from Redruth, Cornwall, were thrilled when the same six numbers they used every week finally came up in the midweek lottery draw.
They initially claimed ￡479,142 from the ￡2,395,710 jackpot due to bagging the top prize with five other winners.
However, a week later Derek, then 57, was in for quite the shock when he found a second lottery ticket in his pocket.
It was from that same winning draw and thanks to his forgetfulness – when he bet twice with the same lucky numbers – their winnings increased to ￡958,284.
In 2007, lottery operator Camelot told the Daily Mail: “[Derek] bought one winning ticket but forgot about it, then he went off to buy another and ended up with two shares.”
Milica Cosic Today, 15:00
Some star signs are luckier than others
Well, according to the stars some signs are luckier than others, so read on and see if you should pop out and buy that winning lotto ticket. It could be you!
Leo – Oh, Leo we knew you’d be one of the lucky ones. You always look good, have a string of admirers and just tend to always be prowling on the bright side of the street.
Virgo – It’s no coincidence that planner extraordinaire is one of the luckiest signs of the zodiac. Virgos only become successful because they put in the hours and werk, girl.
Scorpio – Magnanimous Scorpio has definitely got it going on when it comes to luck. They’ll often find themselves in the right place at the right time as if by magic, much to the annoyance of some less fortunate souls.
Milica Cosic Today, 14:45
What if…
Euromillions winner Adrian Bayford is “consumed with guilt” as his son fights for life after a horror quad bike smash, friends say.
The lad, 13, was hit by a car driven by his sister, 15, in the sprawling grounds of their Cambridgeshire mansion.
The Sun exclusively revealed details of the horror smash as the boy is fighting for his life in intensive care with his family at his bedside.
His sister raised the alarm after her brother was flung from his machine and through a fence.
It is understood the car and quad bike were gifts bought for the kids by former postie Adrian, 49.
Milica Cosic Today, 14:30
Biggest EuroMillions winner to date
The biggest EuroMillions jackpot win so far this year in the UK was in April when nine rollovers took the jackpot from its starting value of ￡14m to over ￡122m before it was won by one anonymous ticket holder
In June, ￡111,540,000 was won when the jackpot was bumped up for this Superdraw.
Milica Cosic Today, 14:15
National Lottery weekly timetable
Here’s a timetable for all UK lottery games including Lotto, EuroMillions and Set For Life.
There is a draw six nights a week.
It should be noted that there are no draws on Sundays.
Milica Cosic Today, 14:00
Explained: What draw is on tonight?
Tonight Brits can play for the ‘Set For Life’ draw, which could see one lucky winner win ￡10,000 a month for the next 30 years.
For this, you’ll need to pick out five numbers from 1-47 plus one Life Ball number from 1-10, or go for a Lucky Dip.
Draws happen every Monday and Thursday.
You can buy Set For Life tickets online every day from 6am until 11pm. But remember, to play on a draw day, you’ll need to buy your ticket before 7.30pm.
Milica Cosic Today, 13:45
Number 27 most likely to help punter scoop a jackpot
National Lottery ball number 27 is the most likely to help punters win a jackpot, researchers say.
It has made more appearances than any other in 3,071 draws in the past ten years.
The number came up 399 times in the UK National Lottery, Thunderball, EuroMillions and Irish Lotto.
That is 141 more times than number 57, the unluckiest number, which was drawn just 258 times.
The second luckiest is 54, which appeared 387 times. It was followed by 29, 42, 52 and 58 in joint third on 381 times.
The next luckiest was number 20 with 378. Then came 23, with 372.
Milica Cosic Today, 13:30
What if…
Euromillions winner Adrian Bayford is “consumed with guilt” as his son fights for life after a horror quad bike smash, friends say.
The lad, 13, was hit by a car driven by his sister, 15, in the sprawling grounds of their Cambridgeshire mansion.
The Sun exclusively revealed details of the horror smash as the boy is fighting for his life in intensive care with his family at his bedside.
His sister raised the alarm after her brother was flung from his machine and through a fence.
It is understood the car and quad bike were gifts bought for the kids by former postie Adrian, 49.
Milica Cosic Today, 13:15
Your chances of unlikely events
Experts reveal chances of unlikely events – from death by shark to winning lottery.
Number？-？crunching experts at cardchat.com have worked out the likelihood of some very unlikely events.
1000 – 1 = Seeing a shooting star. 37,500 in 1 = Being bitten by a snake. 3,700,000 in 1 = Being killed by a shark. 1,000,000,000,000 in 1 = Meeting your doppelganger. 45,000,000 in 1 = Winning the lottery. 500-1 = Being born with an extra toe.
Read the article in full here.
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