UK searches for two missing £1 million EuroMillions winners
Two UK EuroMillions millionaires yet to come forward after draw
Two winners of a special Valentine’s Day EuroMillions “Millionaire Maker” draw, each with a £1 million prize, have not yet come forward to claim their winnings. The National Lottery is urging players to check their tickets before the prizes expire.
Key Takeaways
- Out of 14 total millionaires from the special Valentine’s Day draw, two UK winners still haven’t claimed their £1 million “Millionaire Maker” prizes. One ticket was bought online, and the other was purchased in-store.
- Twelve of the fourteen winners have already claimed their prizes within a week of the draw, leaving only two unclaimed.
- National Lottery officials are urging players to check their tickets, whether purchased online or in-store, for a chance to become the missing millionaires.
Two Unclaimed £1 Million Prizes
The National Lottery has confirmed that two winners of the special Valentine’s Day EuroMillions “Millionaire Maker” prizes have yet to claim their £1 million rewards. These two prizes are part of a special draw that saw 14 people across the UK become millionaires in one night. The winners have until the expiration date to come forward, or they risk losing their prizes, reports AOL.
Jackpot size chart for the last 6 months (Sep 2024 - Feb 2025) Source: Euro-millions
The unclaimed tickets include one bought online and the other from a physical store. While this may seem like a small number compared to the 12 prizes already claimed, it’s a reminder for all lottery players to check their tickets regularly. The National Lottery has emphasized that all winners should act quickly to ensure they don’t miss out on a life-changing moment.
Quick Claims from Other Winners
Twelve of the fourteen £1 million prizes were claimed within a week of the Valentine’s Day draw, showcasing the excitement and prompt action of most winners. This quick response has left the two remaining prizes up for grabs, creating anticipation among players who may hold winning tickets.
The swift claims are a testament to the eagerness of people to discover their good fortune. In previous draws, unclaimed prizes have often led to public campaigns urging players to check their tickets before it’s too late. These two unclaimed prizes have raised curiosity about who the winners could be, with many hopefuls checking their tickets and accounts in hopes of joining the ranks of the lucky few.
Encouraging Players to Check Their Tickets
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, which operates the National Lottery, expressed excitement over the fact that 12 winners had already claimed their prizes. He emphasized the thrill of the discovery moment and encouraged all players to check their online accounts or physical tickets.
“There’s still time to become a millionaire—don’t miss your chance,” Carter said, speaking to the importance of checking tickets regularly, especially after a special lottery event. His remarks underscore the fact that the time window for claiming these winnings is closing, and once the deadline passes, the unclaimed prizes could be lost forever.
The National Lottery has made it clear that players who have bought tickets either online or in stores should not delay and should verify whether they are one of the two missing winners. The excitement of becoming a millionaire, especially from a special draw like the Valentine’s Day event, is a moment that many people dream of, and the lottery is encouraging players to act on this opportunity.
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