West Lothian EuroMillions lottery winner claims £1.8 million prize

The holder of a £1.8 million Euromillions lottery ticket in West Lothian has made a claim for their prize.

The ticket holder, who matched five main numbers and one lucky star number in the December 11 draw, is worth a total of £1,886,380.

The claim will be validated before being paid out and the lucky winner will then decide whether to go public and share their news.

Camelot’s Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said: “What an amazing Christmas gift for a lucky ticket-holder who has claimed their prize. We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder through the process.”

A claim has been made for the £1.8 million EuroMillions prize. Pic: Alexandre Tziripouloff

The jackpot on December 11 was won by a French ticket holder and a total of five UK players picked up about £1.8 million each by matching the five main numbers and a lucky star number.

This year, up to £800 million of lottery players’ money is being used by charities and organisations affected by the coronavirus outbreak across the communities, the arts, heritage and sport.

This includes up to £400 million in funding support from the National Lottery Community Fund which is being used to help food banks and groups which tackle loneliness and isolation, as well as support for the elderly and projects that aid health in the community.

With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket.

Anyone who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected]