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EuroMillions jackpot rolls over shocking players across United Kingdom after nobody wins £42 million prize draw

Oke Tope
By Oke Tope

Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw came and went without a single player landing the life-changing top prize.

A hefty £42 million jackpot was up for grabs, but no ticket managed to match all five main numbers along with the two Lucky Stars.

As a result, the prize fund rolls over—building even more anticipation for the next draw.

The Numbers Everyone Checked (and Rechecked)

For those who played, the winning combination for May 5 looked like this:

  • Main numbers: 03, 04, 08, 20, 31
  • Lucky Stars: 06, 08

Even with thousands of hopeful participants scanning their tickets, the perfect match simply didn’t happen this time.

Not Everyone Walked Away Empty-Handed

While no one claimed the jackpot, a few players still had reason to celebrate.

One lucky ticket holder matched five numbers and one Lucky Star, walking away with just over £88,000.

Meanwhile, smaller prize tiers saw plenty of winners—11 players picked up around £600 each for matching four numbers and two Lucky Stars.

Lower tiers also paid out modest amounts, with thousands of participants earning small returns for partial matches.

It’s a reminder that even when the jackpot evades everyone, the draw still spreads winnings across a wide pool.

A New Millionaire Is Born Anyway

Despite the rollover, someone in the UK still had a night to remember.

The separate Millionaire Maker draw produced a guaranteed winner, with the code XFMK92312 turning one ticket holder into an instant millionaire.

That side game continues to deliver big wins, even when the main jackpot proves elusive.

Full Prize Breakdown at a Glance

Here’s how the winnings were distributed across the board:

  • 5 numbers + 2 stars: 0 winners (£0)
  • 5 numbers + 1 star: 1 winner (£88,927.10)
  • 4 numbers + 2 stars: 11 winners (£602.10)
  • 4 numbers + 1 star: 233 winners (£56.80)
  • 3 numbers + 2 stars: 379 winners (£31.30)
  • 4 numbers: 425 winners (£23.20)
  • 2 numbers + 2 stars: 5,333 winners (£8.20)
  • 3 numbers + 1 star: 8,465 winners (£6.20)
  • 3 numbers: 18,533 winners (£5.50)
  • 1 number + 2 stars: 27,322 winners (£4.10)
  • 2 numbers + 1 star: 111,579 winners (£3.30)
  • 2 numbers: 245,269 winners (£2.50)

Thunderball Draw Adds to the Night’s Results

Alongside EuroMillions, the Thunderball draw also took place.

The numbers drawn were:

  • 01, 02, 21, 33, 37
  • Thunderball: 09

Though smaller in scale, Thunderball continues to offer regular chances for players to win fixed prizes.

Impact and Consequences

A rollover of this size tends to spark renewed excitement among players.

When jackpots climb, ticket sales often follow.

That increased participation boosts overall prize funds and can even raise more money for public causes supported by lottery revenues.

On the flip side, repeated rollovers can also highlight just how slim the odds are of hitting the top prize—something seasoned players know all too well.

What’s Next?

All eyes now turn to Friday night’s draw, where the jackpot will climb beyond £42 million.

With a bigger prize pool, more players are expected to join in, hoping to be the one who finally cracks the winning combination.

Historically, rollovers like this can quickly escalate into eye-watering sums if they continue for several draws.

Summary

The May 5 EuroMillions draw ended without a jackpot winner, pushing the £42 million prize into a rollover.

While no one claimed the top reward, several players still secured notable winnings, and one UK participant became a guaranteed millionaire through the side draw.

Bulleted Takeaways

  • No winner matched all numbers in Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw
  • £42 million jackpot rolls over to the next draw
  • One player won over £88,000 with five numbers and one Lucky Star
  • Thousands of smaller prizes were distributed across tiers
  • A UK player became a millionaire via the Millionaire Maker code
  • Thunderball draw also took place with its own set of winners
  • Friday’s draw is expected to attract even more players
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