The lucky UK winner steps forward to claim an £83 million EuroMillions prize after weeks of suspense

After a long wait, the lucky individual holding the winning EuroMillions ticket worth an astonishing £83 million has finally stepped forward to claim their life-changing prize.

This person has now earned the distinction of being the first EuroMillions winner of 2025.

They join the ranks of 10 previous British winners of this massive lottery.

A Lengthy Wait for the Winner

The winning ticket-holder had actually kept the ticket for a full 13 days before officially registering their claim.

This delay led to much anticipation, as many wondered if the prize would remain unclaimed. Fortunately, the lucky person eventually came forward.

As a result, this win is now officially listed as number 23 on The National Lottery’s list of “most spectacular” wins of all time.

What This Win Means for the Winner

Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Adviser at Allwyn, shared his excitement about the win, saying, “This is absolutely incredible news, and we are delighted that this jaw-dropping EuroMillions jackpot prize has now been claimed.”

He continued by describing how everyone dreams of winning such a life-changing sum, and for this individual, that dream has now become a reality.

With the vast possibilities that this amount of money unlocks, their life is bound to change dramatically.

A Close Call with Expiration

Although the winner has come forward, there had been some worry that the prize might go unclaimed.

Winners of the EuroMillions lottery have a six-month deadline to present their ticket, but for almost two weeks, no one had come forward despite the media attention surrounding the enormous jackpot.

The last unclaimed prize in the UK was £68.3 million, which went unclaimed back in 2012.

Recent UK EuroMillions Wins Keep the Luck Going

The UK has had a great run of luck in the EuroMillions lately.

In November, a UK-based winner scooped up £177 million, making it the nation’s third-largest lottery win.

Before that, in July, another Brit took home £123 million.

On both occasions, the winners chose to remain anonymous.

But perhaps the biggest win of all was in July 2022, when a mystery winner claimed an incredible £195 million.

That record-breaking prize still stands as the largest UK EuroMillions win.

With such incredible winnings, it’s clear that the luck continues to shine on the UK in the world of EuroMillions!