The winner, who has opted to remain anonymous, claimed the jackpot following the draw on November 26, 2024.

A UK ticket-holder has won a staggering £177 million EuroMillions jackpot, marking them as the third largest National Lottery winner in history.

This monumental win was confirmed by the National Lottery operator, Allwyn, just in time for the festive Christmas season.

The latest winner's amount is just shy of the record £184,262,899 won by Joe and Jess Thwaite on May 10, 2022, with a Lucky Dip ticket.

Andy Carter, a senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, expressed enthusiasm about the life-changing nature of this jackpot and highlighted its perfect timing for the holiday season.

Carter noted that the winner could enhance their Christmas experience with options for winter vacations or festive shopping trips to New York.

Allwyn's focus now is to support the winner in enjoying their newfound wealth as soon as possible.

This jackpot win surpasses the fortunes of celebrities like Dua Lipa, valued at £104 million, and Michael Bublé, who is worth approximately £63 million.

The National Lottery has been a significant force in the UK for 30 years, creating over 7,400 millionaires and raising more than £50 billion for charitable causes.