The EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 ended with a familiar silence — no one claimed the £142,321,587 ($182 million) jackpot. The winning numbers — 06, 11, 17, 35, 44 with Lucky Stars 03 and 07 — were drawn in front of an independent adjudicator at the EuroMillions headquarters in Paris, France, using Draw Machine 13 and Ball Set 21. The prize, which had been building since early November, will now roll over to Friday, November 28, 2025, with projections suggesting it could surpass £157 million. It’s the largest jackpot since March 2025, and for millions of players across nine European nations, it’s another reminder that the dream remains just out of reach.
How the Numbers Played Out
While no one hit the jackpot, the draw wasn’t without winners. Over 1.8 million tickets won prizes across the board. Thirteen players matched five main numbers but missed both Lucky Stars, each walking away with €74,451.39. Another 73 won €782.33 for matching four main numbers plus both stars. Even matching just two main numbers and one star earned £4.96 — a small consolation, but still a win. The UK National Lottery confirmed the results through its official channels, while the Irish National Lottery noted that over 50,000 Irish players won prizes in the main draw and Plus game combined.
The real headline, though, was the Millionaire Maker code: J W G H 0 3 5 3 0. One lucky UK resident took home £1,000,000.00 — a life-changing sum, but one that paled next to the main jackpot. That’s the strange duality of EuroMillions: someone always wins something, but the dream of the nine-figure prize keeps growing.
Why This Rollover Matters
This isn’t just another rollover. It’s the fifth consecutive draw without a jackpot winner, stretching back to November 18. The mechanism works like this: when no one matches all five numbers and both Lucky Stars, the prize pool rolls forward, attracting even more ticket sales. And with each draw, the stakes rise. The £142 million jackpot is the highest since March 25, 2025, when a €149.5 million prize also went unclaimed. The pattern is becoming predictable — and profitable.
That’s the business model: a slow, steady accumulation of public hope. People aren’t just playing for the money — they’re playing for the story. The ‘what if’ scenario. The moment you imagine quitting your job, buying that house, or taking your family to Bali. The lottery knows this. That’s why they keep pushing the numbers higher, and why, despite the odds — 1 in 139 million for the jackpot — millions still buy tickets.
Who’s Playing, and Why?
The participating countries — the UK, France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland — collectively sell over 100 million tickets per draw. The UK alone accounts for nearly 40% of sales. The National Lottery promotes responsible play with its ‘Healthy Play Toolkit,’ which lets users set spending limits and receive reminders. But the reality is, most players aren’t thinking about limits. They’re thinking about the numbers.
And the numbers are hypnotic. When the jackpot hits £100 million, it stops being a lottery and starts feeling like an event — like a holiday, a national moment. Social media explodes. News outlets run countdowns. Coffee shops in London, Dublin, and Madrid display posters: ‘Tonight could be your night.’ The draw becomes theater. And the longer it goes without a winner, the bigger the crowd.
What’s Next? The Friday Forecast
Friday’s draw is already being hyped as the biggest in over a year. Based on ticket sales and rollover projections, the jackpot is expected to top £157 million. That’s more than the GDP of some small nations. If it rolls over again — and history suggests it might — the prize could hit £180 million by the next Tuesday draw. There’s no cap on the EuroMillions jackpot, only a limit on how long it can roll over. After 12 consecutive rollovers, the prize must be won. But we’re only at five. The system is designed to keep going.
Experts say the current trend reflects a broader cultural shift. In uncertain economic times, the lottery becomes a form of emotional insurance. ‘People aren’t betting on luck,’ says Dr. Elena Ruiz, a behavioral economist at the University of Edinburgh. ‘They’re betting on hope. And hope, unlike money, doesn’t depreciate.’
Historical Context: The Rise of the Mega-Jackpot
Before 2018, EuroMillions jackpots rarely exceeded €100 million. The first £100 million draw didn’t happen until 2019. Now, they’re almost routine. The draw on March 25, 2025 — £149.5 million — was the record until this week. And the trend isn’t slowing. The algorithm that calculates rollovers is deliberately conservative, ensuring the prize grows steadily, not explosively. It’s a calculated delay — a way to keep the public engaged over weeks, not days.
Compare it to Powerball in the U.S., which often hits $1 billion through rapid rollovers. EuroMillions moves slower, but it’s more consistent. It doesn’t need a billion to make headlines. £140 million is enough to make a nation pause.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the EuroMillions rollover system work?
When no ticket matches all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw. The prize pool grows by a portion of ticket sales from each subsequent draw, up to a maximum of 12 consecutive rollovers. After that, the jackpot must be won, with any excess funds distributed to the next prize tier. This system ensures jackpots grow steadily, creating media buzz and higher sales.
Who won the £1 million prize in the UK draw?
The UK National Lottery confirmed that a single ticket with the Millionaire Maker code J W G H 0 3 5 3 0 won £1,000,000.00. The winner’s identity remains private, as per lottery rules. The code is randomly generated and printed on each ticket, so even non-jackpot players have a shot at a million. This supplement is unique to the UK and has awarded over 1,000 millionaires since its launch in 2009.
Why hasn’t anyone won the jackpot in five draws?
The odds of matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars are 1 in 139,838,160. Even with over 100 million tickets sold per draw, it’s statistically possible — and not uncommon — for multiple draws to pass without a winner. The current streak is the longest since 2023, but it’s not unusual in a game with such low odds. The numbers are drawn randomly, and no pattern or strategy can improve your chances.
Is the EuroMillions jackpot bigger than other lotteries?
Yes, but not always. Powerball and Mega Millions in the U.S. have hit over $2 billion, but EuroMillions is the largest multi-national lottery in Europe. Its £142 million jackpot is the highest since March 2025 and ranks among the top 10 largest in global lottery history. Unlike U.S. lotteries, EuroMillions is played across nine countries with shared prize pools, making it uniquely collaborative — and uniquely hard to win.
What happens if the jackpot isn’t won by Friday?
If no one wins on Friday, November 28, the jackpot will roll over again to Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The prize is projected to exceed £157 million. If it rolls over a sixth time, the jackpot will continue growing until it reaches the 12-draw limit. At that point, if still unclaimed, the prize will be shared among the next highest prize tier — likely the Match 5 + 1 Lucky Star winners — who would then receive multi-million-euro payouts.
Are there any safety measures for players?
All participating lotteries, including the UK National Lottery and Irish National Lottery, require players to be 18 or older. The UK’s ‘Healthy Play Toolkit’ allows users to set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits, take time-outs, or self-exclude entirely. These tools are mandatory for online players and encouraged for all. Responsible gambling is a core part of the lottery’s public responsibility, especially as jackpots grow larger and more emotionally charged.