Single lottery player scoops 13.3 million in must-be-won' jackpot draw
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Single lottery player scoops 13.3 million in must-be-won' jackpot draw
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"A single ticket-holder has secured a life-changing 13.3 million in Wednesday's National Lottery "must be won" jackpot. The lucky player successfully matched all six main numbers to claim the substantial top prize, the National Lottery confirmed. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 5, 22, 35, 44, and 54, with the bonus number being 23. Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: Just what we love to see, a big Lotto winner to kickstart the new year winning our Must Be Won' Lotto jackpot. A single player has banked the 13.3 million jackpot in tonight's draw, kicking off 2026 in style imagine the new year's bucket list you can start to tick off with this win in the bank. If you've played, please check your tickets and get in touch if you think you're a big winner. Players are being urged to check their tickets (Alamy/PA) He added: Playing any National Lottery game is about so much more than the chance to win it's about helping to make a real difference. Every week, players raise around 32 million for projects that change lives across the UK"
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