A record £113 million EuroMillions jackpot went unclaimed on February 20, 2026, but one UK ticket holder still became a millionaire through the Millionaire Maker raffle.
On Friday, February 20, 2026, hopeful lottery players across the United Kingdom and Europe eagerly awaited the results of a EuroMillions draw that promised a jaw-dropping jackpot of £113 million. The anticipation was palpable, with dreams of instant wealth and life-changing possibilities swirling through the minds of millions who purchased their tickets before the 7:30 pm cutoff. Yet, as the night unfolded and the winning numbers were revealed, it became clear that the colossal prize would remain unclaimed, rolling over to create an even more tantalizing sum for the next draw.
According to coverage from multiple outlets, including Express and Mirror, the winning EuroMillions numbers drawn that evening were 13, 24, 28, 33, and 35, with Lucky Stars 5 and 9. Despite the excitement and the sheer number of tickets sold, no player managed to match all five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars—an outcome that ensured the jackpot would grow even larger for the following Tuesday’s draw, which was estimated to reach a staggering £124 million.
But while the main jackpot slipped through the fingers of every hopeful participant, the night was far from fruitless for UK players. Thanks to the UK Millionaire Maker—a unique raffle included with each EuroMillions ticket—one lucky individual was guaranteed to walk away with £1 million. The winning Millionaire Maker code for February 20, 2026, was ZDTF34718, as confirmed by National Lottery sources and reported across several news platforms. This means that, even on a night when the main prize eluded everyone, at least one person in the UK saw their fortunes change overnight.
For those who were not so lucky, the EuroMillions draw was still a chance to dream. As Mirror pointed out, matching five numbers and one Lucky Star could still net a player a hefty £130,554.30, while getting five numbers alone would earn £13,561.20. The prize breakdown revealed that even players matching fewer numbers could walk away with smaller but still welcome cash prizes. For example, matching four main numbers and two Lucky Stars would win £799, while three numbers and two Lucky Stars would bring in £26.90. Even the lowest prize tier—matching two main numbers—would return the £2.50 ticket price.
Alongside the EuroMillions, the Thunderball draw added another layer of excitement to the evening. The Thunderball game, which takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, offers a top prize of £500,000. On February 20, the winning Thunderball numbers were 1, 3, 4, 8, and 11, with the Thunderball itself being 3. As with the EuroMillions, tickets for Thunderball cost £2.50, and the draw took place at 8:00 pm, just ahead of the EuroMillions draw, which was held at either 8:30 pm or 8:45 pm depending on the reporting outlet.
Despite the disappointment of no main jackpot winner, spirits remained high among lottery enthusiasts. The rollover meant that the next EuroMillions draw would be even more lucrative, heightening the sense of anticipation and possibility. “There were no winners tonight – and that only means one thing. Tuesday’s jackpot has just got bigger, and there’s an estimated £124million up for grabs in a few days,” reported Mirror. For many, the dream of a life transformed by a lottery win was simply postponed, not dashed.
Of course, winning such a massive prize is not easy. To claim the EuroMillions jackpot, a player must match all five main numbers drawn from a pool of 1 to 50, plus two Lucky Stars from a set of 1 to 12. Players can pick their own numbers or opt for a Lucky Dip, which randomly generates their selections. Each line played costs £2.50, and players can buy as many lines as they wish before the ticket window closes at 7:30 pm on draw days. The odds of hitting the jackpot are astronomical, but as every participant knows, someone eventually does win—and it could be anyone.
The Millionaire Maker raffle, meanwhile, offers a more localized but still substantial prize. Every EuroMillions ticket sold in the UK automatically includes a unique code, and one code is drawn each game to guarantee a £1 million winner. This system ensures that, even when the main jackpot goes unclaimed, at least one UK player will experience a dramatic change in fortune. As Express noted, “UK EuroMillions players can win a top prize of £1 million in the free Millionaire Maker Raffle, included in the ticket price when you play.”
Thunderball, the other major draw of the evening, operates on a slightly different system. Players select five main numbers from 1 to 39 and one Thunderball number from 1 to 14. Matching all six numbers secures the £500,000 top prize, but there are multiple lower-tier prizes for matching fewer numbers. Thunderball draws are held four times a week, providing frequent opportunities for players to try their luck.
For those who missed out on both the EuroMillions and Thunderball jackpots, hope springs eternal. The National Lottery offers several other games throughout the week, including Lotto draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays with rollovers like the £3.8 million on offer the following Saturday, and Set For Life draws every Monday and Thursday. As National Lottery outlets remind players, “There are chances to win EuroMillions every Tuesday and Friday… If you want more games to play, there is also Lotto every Saturday and Wednesday and Set For Life every Monday and Thursday.”
As the dust settles on another dramatic EuroMillions night, the stories of near-misses and small victories circulate among friends, families, and online communities. For some, the allure of a potential windfall is enough to keep them coming back week after week, convinced that their lucky numbers will eventually pay off. For others, the fun is in the anticipation, the shared excitement, and the brief possibility that their lives could change in an instant.
With the next EuroMillions jackpot now rolling over to an even more astronomical sum, one thing is certain: the dream is alive and well, and the next draw is sure to capture the imagination of millions once again.
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