Friday night’s EuroMillions draw on February 27, 2026, delivered all the suspense, heartbreak, and hope that lottery fans across Europe have come to expect. With a staggering £139 million (or €159,922,317) jackpot up for grabs after a string of rollovers, millions tuned in and checked their tickets, dreaming of an overnight transformation into a multi-millionaire. The result? The jackpot rolled over once again, but not without plenty of drama, near-misses, and life-changing wins for players across the continent.
The winning numbers for the night were 14, 24, 27, 39, and 42, with Lucky Stars 6 and 10—numbers that will be etched into the memories of hopefuls who came close, and a select few who managed to snag significant prizes. According to the National Lottery, the draw was number 1924, and it marked yet another chapter in the EuroMillions’ history of jaw-dropping jackpots and heart-pounding anticipation.
Despite the massive prize on offer, no one managed to match all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, meaning the colossal jackpot will now roll over to the next draw. As Irish Mirror reported, “There was no outright winner of the eyewatering €159,922,317 jackpot on offer – but 103 Irish players still scooped wins in the thousands.” It’s a familiar story for EuroMillions, where the allure of a growing jackpot keeps players coming back week after week.
But the night was far from a loss for everyone. In the United Kingdom, one lucky player matched five numbers plus one Lucky Star, walking away with a handsome £78,591.50. The winner, a mum from Stoke-on-Trent, shared her excitement and relief with Stoke-on-Trent Live: “This win means I can help my children get on the property ladder as well as spoil myself a little. It just makes a huge difference and means I have money set aside, which gives me real peace of mind for the future.”
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn (the operator of the UK’s National Lottery), celebrated the win, saying, “What lovely news for our Stoke-on-Trent winner. Being able to help her children onto the property ladder is such a wonderful gift and she absolutely deserves to treat herself too. We’re pleased this win brings her both joy and financial peace of mind. Congratulations!”
Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea, the night brought both joy and frustration. Two Irish players came agonizingly close to the jackpot, missing out by just one number but still winning €1,015 each by matching four of the five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars. In total, more than 69,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games, with 103 scooping prizes in the thousands and 91 players in the EuroMillions Plus draw winning €2,000 each by matching four numbers. The Ireland Only Raffle also brought cheer, awarding €5,000 each to 10 lucky ticket holders.
For players in the UK, the EuroMillions experience comes with an added twist: every ticket automatically enters the UK Millionaire Maker draw, guaranteeing at least one new millionaire each draw. This week’s winning code was HGVX32794, granting a lucky UK ticket holder a cool £1 million. As National Lottery coverage explained, “All players are entered into the UK Millionaire Makers and of all the entrants, one will get the £1m pay out.”
It wasn’t just the EuroMillions drawing attention on Friday. The Thunderball game, with a top prize of £500,000, also took place. The winning Thunderball numbers were 11, 16, 26, 29, and 34, with the Thunderball itself being 8. While the Thunderball draw may not carry the same headline-grabbing jackpots as EuroMillions, its odds are far more favorable, offering a 1 in 8,060,598 chance of winning the top prize, compared to EuroMillions’ famously slim odds.
EuroMillions, which began in 2004, is now played in nine countries: the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Each country runs the game through its own national lottery operator, but the draw itself is shared, creating a truly pan-European lottery event. Over the years, EuroMillions has awarded hundreds of jackpots, with the largest ever win coming in June 2025, when a ticket holder in Cork, Ireland, scooped an eye-watering €250 million (£215 million). Remarkably, the largest prize of £218 million was won three times in 2025, by players in France, Ireland, and Austria.
Tickets for EuroMillions cost £2.50 per play and can be bought either in participating stores or online via the official National Lottery website or app. Players select five main numbers from 1–50 and two Lucky Stars from 1–12, hoping to match the winning combination drawn every Tuesday and Friday evening. In the UK, ticket sales close at 7:30 pm on draw days, with the EuroMillions draw typically taking place at 8:45 pm.
The excitement around the February 27 draw was palpable, with many players eagerly awaiting the results and the announcement of the Millionaire Maker code. As the Mirror noted, “Tonight’s EuroMillions draw has offered players the chance to win a jackpot of £139million after yet another rollover.” The anticipation reached fever pitch as the numbers were revealed, but the jackpot remained elusive.
For those who came close, the experience was bittersweet. As reported by the Irish Mirror, “Two lucky Irish punters came just one number away from the jackpot, but only scooped €1,015 each after matching four of the five numbers, plus both lucky stars.” The sense of “so near, yet so far” is a hallmark of lottery draws, but for the winners of smaller prizes, the night was still one to remember.
Looking ahead, the EuroMillions jackpot is now set to rise even further, with estimates suggesting it could reach £152 million for the next draw. The cycle of anticipation, disappointment, and hope will begin anew, as millions across Europe chase the dream of a life-changing win. As always, the advice from lottery officials is to check your tickets carefully, as even a near-miss can still result in a substantial prize.
With each rollover, the EuroMillions continues to capture the imagination of players, offering not just the chance for unimaginable wealth, but also stories of generosity, family, and dreams fulfilled—sometimes in ways winners never expected. For now, the jackpot remains unclaimed, the excitement undimmed, and the dream alive.
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