The stars aligned for a UK resident who won the third-biggest prize the country has ever seen. By winning the jackpot, the UK native won £177 million – a win that comes just in time for Christmas.
The winner managed to guess the winning numbers 7, 11, 25, 31, and 40, as well as the two lucky stars – 9 and 12.
Needless to say, the winner—if an individual—has some thinking to do. But unlike many people who think about how to save money on groceries, the winner needs to decide how to spend the jackpot.
The jackpot isn’t scanty, so the jackpot winner can gift a portion of it to their loved ones, pamper themselves, and spend a part of it on interesting hobbies. One of those hobbies that can result in a jackpot of another kind is online gambling. These jackpots can be won on UK-licensed websites, and they primarily come from online slots. Regular jackpots, progressive jackpots, and multi-level jackpots all await in Gamstop (UK-based) and non Gamstop (offshore) casinos.
In the words of Kane Pepi—an accomplished financial and cryptocurrency writer—non Gamstop casinos can be run by licensed and regulated offshore operators who prioritise player safety and game variety (source: https://www.techopedia.com/gaming/casinos-not-on-gamstop-uk).
While the winner will receive a much more substantial amount than most online casino players do, it doesn’t mean they should be irresponsible with their money and spend it all on gambling – but it does mean they can loosen up a bit, as they will instantly become richer than Harry Styles and Adele. Even though the net worth of these two musicians isn’t anywhere near the riches of the world’s richest musicians, Harry Styles and Adele still made this year’s Sunday Times Rich List with earnings of £175 and £170 million respectively.
Even if the prize is to be split among a few individuals or a syndicate, they would still be richer than most people in the UK. According to 2022 statistics, out of almost 70 million people living in the UK, only 2,556 were millionaires in US dollars.
All ticket holders who might still be in the EuroMillions running are urged to check their tickets. Andy Carter—an advisor for lottery operator Allwyn—said that the jackpot is coming at a wonderful time, just before the holidays.
As for the identity of the winner, it still remains a mystery. The winner can choose what they want to do once they cash in their ticket, as they can choose to remain anonymous or go public with their win. Either way, they’d be joining two other incredible jackpot winners, one of which remained anonymous.
An anonymous UK native was lucky to receive the biggest National Lottery win the country has ever seen by winning a staggering £195 in the summer of 2022. The year was lucky for another couple from Gloucester—Joe and Jess Thwaite—as they won £184,262,899 a few months prior. Their impressive win came from a LuckyDip ticket, and they weren’t afraid to go public with it.
As far as the new lucky winner is concerned, experts believe he/she should learn how to handle their finances by hiring legal support or a personal advisor. If they handle the situation correctly, they could provide the generations to come with financial security and wealth.
