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The winning numbers for the biggest lottery prize the UK has ever seen have been revealed.
The jackpot for the draw today (17 June) is an estimated £208 million and would make it the largest prize awarded in the UK if won by a single ticket-holder.
The winning numbers are 13, 22, 23, 44, 49 while the Lucky Stars are 3 and 5.
Players must correctly choose all seven numbers to win the jackpot.
One UK millionaire was created with the Millionaire Maker selection through the code XPCD66044.
The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches 250 million euros – or £208 million.
Once it has reached its cap, and if there is no winner, it stays at this value for a further four draws until it must be won in the fifth draw.
This will be later this week on 20 June.
In the Must Be Won draw, if no ticket matches all five main numbers and two Lucky Stars, the entire jackpot prize will roll down into the prize tier where there is at least one winner – likely to be five main numbers and one Lucky Star.
The record prize has been rolled over after nobody one the jackpot in Friday’s draw last week.
In Friday’s draw, five UK players became millionaires after matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star, winning £3.61 million each.
The main EuroMillions winning numbers were 02, 28, 40, 43, 45 and the lucky stars were 03 and 07.
It also saw 13 UK millionaires made through a special EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker event.
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The Irish National Lottery confirmed a single ticketholder has scooped the jackpot
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One lucky ticketholder has scooped up the record-breaking EuroMillions lottery jackpot.
A single player from Ireland won the €250m grand prize, the Irish National Lottery said.
The winning numbers from Tuesday’s draw, which had rolled over several times, are 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49, with lucky stars 3 and 5.
Players had to correctly choose all seven numbers to win the jackpot.
“The EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million has been won in Ireland,” the Irish operator said on X.
One UK millionaire was created with the Millionaire Maker selection through the code XPCD66044.
The jackpot was the largest EuroMillions prize ever up for grabs in the UK and Ireland, and had been capped at €250m – or £208m.
The record prize was rolled on Friday after nobody won the jackpot in the draw last week. In total, more than 92,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games.
Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers were also announced as 2, 6, 12, 17 and 39.
The thunderball was 7.
Here are the 10 biggest UK lottery wins to date before this one – all from EuroMillions draws:
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Is today your lucky day?
The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $467 million with a cash option of $218.1 million for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the Powerball website. 
The jackpot was last won on Sept. 6 when two lottery players from Missouri and Texas $1.787 billion jackpot – the second largest ever.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $900 million with a cash option of $415.3 million, according to the Mega Millions website. 
Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025:
3 – 53 – 60 – 62 – 68 and Powerball 11
Powerplay was 2x
Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.
The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York’s deadline is 10 p.m.
Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.
The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.
Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.
Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can check all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.
You can play the game in 45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. 
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.  
The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.
The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.
Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don’t go spending those millions before you win.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.
The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.
Unlucky? Here are 13 crazy things more likely to happen than winning the lottery
The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.
The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.
The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for all the money.
In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but now winners are able to stay anonymous under a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.  
In other states, a winner’s name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.
Here are the Top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:
Here’s a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:
If you need help with a gambling problem, you can get help by calling 1800-GAMBLER or clicking on www.800gambler.org
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A EuroMillions jackpot of €250m (£213m) has been won by a ticket holder in Munster, the Irish National Lottery has said.
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan said that the ticket was purchased in a retail outlet.
This is said to be the largest ever EuroMillions jackpot to be won in Ireland.
The winning numbers are 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, Lucky Stars 3 and 5.
The winner has 90 days to claim the prize.
It has been confirmed that the winning ticket was sold in a shop and not online.
The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches €250m.
"We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player," said Irish National Lottery chief executive Cian Murphy.
"We are advising our players to check their tickets and if they are the winner, sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact National Lottery HQ and we will guide you through the claims process," he said.
The €500,000 EuroMillions Plus prize has also been claimed in tonight's draw.
Speaking on the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Emma Monaghan from the National Lottery advised the winner to stay calm "if at all possible".
"I know that might be easier said than done. Have a cup of tea and just let it sink in."
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The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Lottery players in Nebraska can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Lucky For Life, Pick 3, Pick 5, MyDaY and 2 by 2.
Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.
Here’s a look at Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 results for each game:
03-53-60-62-68, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
16-18-20-54-59, Powerball: 06
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
9-5-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
01-06-23-26-38
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 19-25
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
27-31-41-46-47, Lucky Ball: 15
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Month: 10, Day: 15, Year: 04
Check MyDay payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: jackpocket.com/tos.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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