This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26588693

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 4 Version 5
Euromillions jackpot of £107.9m won by UK ticket-holder Euromillions jackpot of £107.9m claimed by UK ticket-holder
(about 7 hours later)
A British ticket-holder has scooped a £107.9m Euromillions jackpot - the fourth biggest UK winner in National Lottery history. A UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim the £107.9m Euromillions jackpot - the UK's fourth biggest win in National Lottery history.
The winning numbers were 6, 24, 25, 27 and 30, with the lucky star numbers 5 and 9. The winning numbers in Friday evening's draw were 6, 24, 25, 27 and 30, with the lucky star numbers 5 and 9.
It is not yet known whether the winning ticket belongs to an individual player or a syndicate. Lottery operator Camelot confirmed it has had a claim staked for the jackpot prize, though no further details about the winner or winners were released.
Subject to validation, the prize could be paid out when banks open on Monday.
The ticket-holder can then decide whether or not to go public and share the news.
There will be no information released on whether the winning ticket belonged to an individual player or a syndicate, or where exactly the ticket was purchased, unless the ticket-holder decides to go public.
'Delighted'
A National Lottery spokesman said: "We're delighted Friday's ticket-holder has come forward to claim this amazing prize.
"This massive win ranks fourth biggest on the National Lottery Rich list and is the first EuroMillions jackpot to be won here in the UK so far this year."
British winners have claimed more than £4bn in prizes since Euromillions draws began in 2004.British winners have claimed more than £4bn in prizes since Euromillions draws began in 2004.
A National Lottery spokesman said: "With the weather set fair for the coming week, this UK winner is set fair for the rest of their lives having just become a multimillionaire.
"This single UK ticket-holder will enter the exclusive top five on the National Lottery Rich List - at number four - and we've got the champagne on ice ready for the lucky winner to claim their prize."
The largest Euromillions jackpot claimed to date was won by Colin and Christine Weir, of Largs in Scotland.The largest Euromillions jackpot claimed to date was won by Colin and Christine Weir, of Largs in Scotland.
The couple won £161m in July 2011, and have since set up the Weir Charitable Trust to improve quality of life in Scotland.The couple won £161m in July 2011, and have since set up the Weir Charitable Trust to improve quality of life in Scotland.
The second largest sum went to Adrian and Gillian Bayford, from Haverhill, Suffolk, on August 10 2012. The second largest sum - £148m - went to Adrian and Gillian Bayford, from Haverhill, Suffolk, in August 2012.
The third biggest jackpot of £113m, in October 2010, was claimed by a winner who decided to remain anonymous.The third biggest jackpot of £113m, in October 2010, was claimed by a winner who decided to remain anonymous.
Based on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2013, the £107.9m ($179m) jackpot winner would be the 745th richest person in the UK, with a fortune that would narrowly outrank that of pop stars George Michael and Robbie Williams. The newspaper estimates the two singers have a wealth of £105m each.Based on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2013, the £107.9m ($179m) jackpot winner would be the 745th richest person in the UK, with a fortune that would narrowly outrank that of pop stars George Michael and Robbie Williams. The newspaper estimates the two singers have a wealth of £105m each.