UK ticketholder claims £46.2million share of EuroMillions jackpot

A ticket from France and a ticket from Switzerland won a third of the £138 million EuroMillions jackpot.

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The winning numbers were 03, 08, 18, 34, and 49, with Lucky Stars 03 and 07.

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Andy Carter from the National Lottery announced the UK EuroMillions winner and urged others to check their tickets.

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EuroMillions requires seven correct numbers to win and involves multiple countries' lotteries.

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Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot is estimated at £14 million.

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A garage lottery syndicate in Montrose, Angus, won £1 million on EuroMillions.

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The syndicate members, including mechanics, technicians, and office staff, plan to continue working and running the syndicate.

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Syndicate members have different plans for their shares, such as garden renovations, home improvements, cars, and dream holidays.

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The syndicate organizer's wife initially thought the win was a scam.

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Previous EuroMillions jackpots included a record £195 million win in the UK and an £800,000 win by a mother-of-two with two jobs.

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