Winning Numbers and Jackpot Details
Tuesday's EuroMillions draw offered an estimated jackpot of £50 million, with the winning numbers confirmed as 8, 16, 30, 47, 48 and Lucky Stars 4 and 9, as reported by the Evening Chronicle. The draw was announced at 8.30pm, following the Thunderball draw at 8pm, which saw winning numbers 6, 8, 9, 27, 31 and Thunderball 13. The Thunderball top prize is £500,000.
The EuroMillions jackpot can be won by matching all five main numbers plus the two lucky stars, a detail noted by both the Daily Express and Manchester Evening News. The Daily Express described the jackpot as "eye-watering" and noted that a lucky player "may be holding" the winning numbers.
How to Win and Prize Tiers
While the top prize requires matching all five main numbers and both lucky stars, smaller prizes are available for partial matches. Manchester Evening News reported that matching five numbers and one lucky star wins £130,554, while matching five numbers alone wins £13,561.
Additionally, the Millionaire Maker game guarantees £1 million to one person, with every EuroMillions ticket automatically entered, according to Manchester Evening News. That report also noted that an anonymous man from Manchester won £1 million in the Millionaire Maker raffle last month, and has already purchased a new car, with plans to renovate his home and travel somewhere sunny on holiday.
Draw Schedule and Ticket Information
EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, alongside Lotto draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Set For Life draws on Mondays and Thursdays, as outlined by Manchester Evening News. Tickets cost £2.50 and can be purchased until 7.30pm on draw day, with the EuroMillions draw taking place at around 8.15pm and the Thunderball draw at around 8pm. The Daily Express similarly noted the Thunderball draw at 8pm and the EuroMillions 45 minutes later.
The Evening Chronicle's coverage led with the "all important details" and provided the winning numbers for both draws, while its headline referenced Friday's £42 million jackpot, which was not the subject of the article. The article did not include any statement from National Lottery officials or winners beyond the reported details.