Single UK ticket-holder wins £26m EuroMillions jackpot

People in the UK are being urged to check their lottery tickets as a single ticket-holder has become the winner of a £26m EuroMillions jackpot, The National Lottery has announced.

The winning numbers for the Friday night draw were 06, 12, 18, 25, 41 with the Lucky Star numbers 02 and 06.

It is the third time this year that a UK ticket-holder has won the top prize.

Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: "What a fantastic night for EuroMillions players, as a single UK ticket-holder has scooped tonight's £26M jackpot!

"That now makes it three UK EuroMillions jackpot wins so far this year, after one lucky ticket-holder won the £65m jackpot on Valentine's Day, and another lucky UK player won the £83m jackpot in January.

"Players are now urged to check their tickets and to give us a call if they think they are tonight's lucky winner."

The winning Thunderball numbers on Friday were 07, 16, 26, 31, 37 and the Thunderball number was 01.

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Mr Carter added: "Playing any National Lottery game is more than just a chance to win, it's a way to contribute to something much bigger.

"Each week, players help generate around £30m for National Lottery-funded projects."

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