On the evening of January 30, 2026, the EuroMillions lottery sent hearts racing across Europe with a staggering jackpot of £106 million up for grabs. As anticipation built, hopeful players clung to their tickets, dreaming of life-changing fortunes. The draw, which followed a series of rollovers and was broadcast live at 8:30pm, ultimately crowned a single ticket-holder from Belgium as the recipient of the colossal prize, according to reporting from multiple outlets including Express and The Mirror.
This historic EuroMillions event wasn’t just about the jackpot. The draw also featured the UK’s Millionaire Maker, guaranteeing one lucky British player a cool £1 million. In every EuroMillions draw, each UK ticket comes with a unique code, and this time the winning Millionaire Maker code was HVRM 54507, as confirmed by The Independent. The Thunderball draw, a staple of National Lottery excitement, took place at 8pm, offering a separate £500,000 prize. The winning Thunderball numbers were 24, 29, 36, 38, 39, with the Thunderball itself being 13.
For those following along, the winning EuroMillions numbers that changed a Belgian player’s life were 14, 18, 31, 35, and 46, with the Lucky Stars being 7 and 11. These numbers, repeated across all major news outlets covering the event, became the most sought-after combination of the night. Despite the UK missing out on the top EuroMillions jackpot, one British player managed to match five main numbers and one Lucky Star, securing a substantial £199,343.80, as highlighted by The Sun.
But for many, the night was about more than just the winning numbers. The build-up was electric, with ticket sales closing sharply at 7:30pm. Players had until the last minute to purchase their £2.50 EuroMillions tickets or £1 Thunderball tickets, either at local shops or online via the National Lottery website and app. The latter had just undergone a 24-hour upgrade the previous weekend, returning with a fresh design and improved functionality, as reported by The Mirror.
The excitement wasn’t limited to the main EuroMillions draw. The Thunderball, drawn at 8pm, offered another shot at riches with its own set of numbers. The draw’s results—38, 29, 24, 39, 36, and Thunderball 13—were posted promptly, giving thousands a reason to check their tickets with bated breath.
For those unfamiliar with the mechanics, EuroMillions requires players to select five numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky Stars from 1 to 12. The odds of hitting the jackpot? A daunting 1 in 139,838,160, though the odds of winning any prize are much better at 1 in 13. The Thunderball, with its own separate draw, offers players a chance to win up to £500,000 by matching five numbers from 1 to 39 and the Thunderball from 1 to 14.
The EuroMillions draw’s £106 million prize was the result of a quintuple rollover, following an unclaimed £94 million jackpot just days earlier. In fact, EuroMillions rules stipulate that the jackpot can roll over a maximum of five times before it must be won, making this draw especially significant. According to The Sun, “Tuesday’s £94million jackpot was a quadruple rollover, meaning it went unclaimed for four consecutive draws. Tonight’s £106million jackpot is therefore a quintuple rollover. The EuroMillions jackpot can roll over a maximum of five times—on the fifth rollover, it must be won.”
While the jackpot winner hailed from Belgium, the UK still had its share of drama. The Millionaire Maker code, HVRM 54507, guaranteed that one UK player would walk away £1 million richer. But there was another twist: lottery officials reminded the public that a £1 million Millionaire Maker prize from a ticket bought in Birmingham on August 15, 2025, remained unclaimed, with just a week left for the winner to step forward. The code for that ticket was VLPL 28287, and the National Lottery urged, “Check your pockets, your cars, bags and anywhere else you can think of where you might have put a ticket.” There are still over £13 million in unclaimed prizes from both the Lotto and EuroMillions, highlighting just how easy it can be to miss out on a fortune.
For those who didn’t win, there’s always another chance. EuroMillions draws are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, giving players regular opportunities to try their luck. The next draw is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, while the National Lottery’s Lotto and Set For Life draws provide additional chances to win throughout the week.
Of course, the allure of EuroMillions is not just in the jackpot. Matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star can still net a player £130,554.30, while matching five numbers alone is worth £13,561.20. Even smaller wins can be life-changing, and the excitement of the draw brings communities together, if only for a few minutes each week.
It’s worth noting that while the odds of winning the jackpot are astronomical, that doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm. As Express explained, “The odds of winning the Euromillions are low, but that doesn’t stop aspiring millionaires from placing their bets.” The largest EuroMillions jackpot ever won in the UK was £195 million, claimed by an anonymous ticket-holder on July 19, 2022. Across the UK, 19 players have won prizes of more than £100 million to date, a testament to the life-changing possibilities the lottery can offer.
For now, the spotlight shines on Belgium, where the newest multimillionaire is surely still coming to terms with their win. In the UK, the search continues for the Millionaire Maker winner in Birmingham, and thousands check their tickets in hope. As the dust settles on this extraordinary draw, the EuroMillions remains a beacon of hope and excitement, promising that, sometimes, dreams really do come true—if you’re lucky enough to hold the right ticket.
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