Unclaimed National Lottery tickets: unclaimed EuroMillions jackpot, prizes, winnings, and results - UK news

• A EuroMillions jackpot worth over £83.4m was recently claimed after 13 days unclaimed
• But many lottery prizes still go unclaimed, with tickets often forgotten in wallets or online accounts
• UK National Lottery winners have 180 days to claim their prize before the money is reallocated
• Several unclaimed prizes, including £1m wins, are still waiting for their lucky ticket holders
• Lottery syndicates can boost your chances of winning by pooling entries with others

Unclaimed lottery prizes happen more often than you might think, with winning tickets sometimes forgotten in wallets, bags, or online accounts before the lucky holders realise the life-changing sum they're entitled to.

Sadly, one less ticket is up for grabs now, as a EuroMillions jackpot of over £83.4m was claimed after sitting unclaimed for 13 days.

According to operator Allwyn, the winning ticket for the January 24 draw, worth £83,474,081.80, was bought in the UK. It was the largest unclaimed prize that had been left for six days or more, as first reported two weeks ago.

But don't lose hope – there could still be a fortune waiting for you. That life-changing ticket might be hiding in your jacket pocket, tucked away in your car's glove compartment, or sitting in an old email.

With plenty of unclaimed tickets still out there, it’s definitely worth checking the list below – you might be holding onto your ticket to a fortune!

How long do National Lottery winners have to claim their prize?

Winning lottery ticket holders have 180 days (approximately six months) from the draw date to claim the prize.

If a valid claim is not received within this timeframe, the money and any interest earned on it goes to National Lottery Projects across the UK.

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How can National Lottery winnings be claimed?

Prize winnings of £500 and under can be claimed in store from a National Lottery retailer - that is, an authorised store or outlet where you can purchase lottery tickets, like newsagents, supermarkets, and petrol stations.

Prizes over £500 and up to and including £50,000 can be claimed online. For prizes over £50,000, and monthly prize winnings (Set For Life), winning ticket holders should call the National Lottery on 0333 234 50 50 to confirm and arrange the winning claim.

If your ticket has been damaged or destroyed, you still may be able to make a valid claim, however, an appeal should be filed within 30 days of the draw date.

Details on the information you would need to provide can be found on the National Lottery website.

How to increase your chances of winning the lottery

Let’s be honest: hitting the jackpot isn’t easy. The odds are slim, but there are ways to improve your chances and spend less money while pursuing that life-changing prize.

Lottery syndicates have been popular for as long as the draws themselves - and for good reason. By pooling resources with others, you can boost your odds of winning.

Sure, you’ll have to share the prize, but when it’s a £100 million EuroMillions jackpot, does that really matter?

This is the clever ethos behind Lotto Social, an online syndicate anyone can join in. Not everyone will have a syndicate at work, or in a pub, or a sports club, so this opens the opportunities up to the wider public.

With its simple online platform, Lotto Social unlocks far more opportunities for wins, whether they are big wins or small wins, by increasing the number of entries you're getting.

It’s completely free to join, so you're in control of how much you're spending, and you choose the syndicates you join, and the prizes you're hoping for. You can even opt in to international lotteries to increase your chances of a win even further.

Current unclaimed National Lottery tickets:

EuroMillions - £1m

A Millionaire Maker winner is out there, with this winning ticket having been drawn on September 3.

The ticket holder - who purchased their ticket in the London Borough of Lambeth - needs to claim it by March 2, 2025.

EuroMillions - £1m

A second would-be millionaire is still ‘at large’. The draw in question took place on October 18, and the lucky ticket holder has until April 16, 2025 to come forward. The ticket was bought in the Swansea area.

EuroMillions - £84,935.20

A third EuroMillions ticket is out there. The draw in question took place on November 5, and the lucky ticket holder has until May 4, 2025 to come forward. The ticket was bought in the Thanet area.

EuroMillions - £321,840.60

A fourth EuroMillions ticket remains unclaimed. The draw in question took place on November 19, and the lucky ticket holder has until May 18, 2025 to come forward. The ticket was bought in the Winchester area.

EuroMillions - £1m

A fifth millionaire is yet to come forward. The draw in question took place on December 27, and the lucky ticket holder has until June 25, 2025 to come forward. The ticket was bought in Wiltshire.

EuroMillions - £137,981.30

A sixth EuroMillions ticket remains unclaimed. The draw in question took place on December 31, and the lucky ticket holder has until May 29, 2025 to come forward. The ticket was bought in the District of Huntingdonshire.

EuroMillions - £68,232.20

A seventh EuroMillions ticket remains unclaimed following the draw on January 14. The lucky winner has until July 13, 2025, to claim their prize. The ticket was purchased in the London Borough of Ealing.

EuroMillions - £66,244.60

An eighth EuroMillions ticket remains unclaimed following the draw on January 24. The lucky winner has until July 23, 2025, to claim their prize. The ticket was purchased in Hayes.

Set For Life - £10,000 every month for 30 years

A Match 5 + Life Ball prize ticket with the numbers 2, 11, 29, 37, 45 (Life Ball 6) was drawn on 24 October and purchased in Sevenoaks. The ticket holder has until 22 April 2025 to claim their prize.

Have you ever forgotten to check a lottery ticket, or do you know someone who has? Let us know in the comments section!