A EuroMillions winner is yet to come forward after winning a massive £177,000 prize – and there is only a week left to claim it. The winning ticket was sold in Watford on January 16, but the purchaser has not claimed the prize yet.
But time is running out for the lucky ticket-holder as the deadline for the prize to be claimed is midnight next Wednesday, July 15. The lottery organisers are urging people to “check their wallets and drawers”. The winning EuroMillions numbers in the January 16 draw were 5, 17, 24, 29, 50, while the Lucky Star numbers were 5 and 10.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “Time is now running out for this mystery winner.
“In just one week, the deadline to claim this £177,547.30 EuroMillions prize will expire, so we’re asking everyone who may have bought a ticket in the area to make one last thorough check.”
“We’ve searched for more than five months, but there is still time for this lucky ticket-holder to come forward. Check that kitchen drawer, your wallet, the glovebox of the car, the pockets of old coats and bags – anywhere a ticket could have been tucked away and forgotten.
“With only days remaining, we’d also ask people to spread the word. Talk to friends, family, neighbours and colleagues who may have played EuroMillions back in January. Our priority is making sure this prize reaches its rightful owner before the deadline passes and this incredible opportunity is lost forever.”
EuroMillions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday. To play, people can select five main numbers from 1 to 50, and two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 12.
A draw, however, can also be entered by opting for a ‘Lucky Dip’. There are 13 different prize tiers and the jackpot is capped at €250 million/£213m.