the EuroMillions draw happened on Tuesday, May 27, and honestly, it was a big one. The jackpot was massive — around £166 million (or €198 million). But no one hit the full winning combo this time. The numbers drawn were 12, 30, 38, 40, and 41, and the Lucky Stars were 4 and 12. It's kind of wild to think that someone almost had the chance to become one of the biggest lottery winners ever, but it just didn’t happen this time. The good news? That huge jackpot is rolling over to the next draw, which is on Friday, May 30. And now the prize is expected to grow to about £169 million. So yeah, still worth grabbing a ticket.
One UK Player Still Won £1 Million
Even though the big prize didn’t go to anyone this time, someone in the UK still became a millionaire. Thanks to the Millionaire Maker part of the draw, one ticket holder matched the special code — XHSR16699 — and just like that, they won £1 million. It's always a nice reminder that even if you don’t hit the big jackpot, there are still other ways to win big in these draws. No word yet on who the winner is or where they’re from, but they’re probably having a pretty great week right now.
Ireland's Special Raffle Gave One Player a Huge Boost
Ireland's been running this special “Ireland Only Raffle” throughout May — it happens every Tuesday and Friday. And in the May 27 draw, one lucky Irish player had an incredible night. They didn’t just win the standard €5,000 prize — they also grabbed an extra €250,000 bonus. So in total, they walked away with €255,000. That’s a pretty serious win. And they weren’t alone. Nine other players in Ireland each won €5,000 in the same draw. It’s part of a promo running only in May, so Irish players still have a few more chances to get in on it.
Some Big Wins in Ireland Lately
If you’ve been following the lottery in Ireland lately, you’ll know it’s been a good month for a few lucky people. A person from Carrigkerry in County Limerick bought a ticket at the very last minute and ended up winning €250,000. From what we’ve heard, they plan to use the money to build their dream house. Then there was someone in Ratoath, County Meath, who won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw on May 2. It’s wins like these that make you think twice about skipping a draw — sometimes it really does happen to everyday people.
Next Draw: What You Need to Know
Looking ahead, the next EuroMillions draw is coming up on Friday, May 30. And since the jackpot rolled over, the estimated prize has now grown to around £169 million. That’s life-changing money, plain and simple. If you’re planning to play, just make sure you get your ticket before the cut-off time — it would be a shame to miss out because of something small like that. Who knows, maybe this time around, someone really will hit all the numbers.
