UK winner of EuroMillions scoops 拢177m jackpot
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A UK ticket-holder has won the 拢177m EuroMillions jackpot, scooping the third biggest prize ever seen in the country.
The winning numbers were 7, 11, 25, 31, 40 with lucky stars 9 and 12.
Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser for lottery operator Allwyn. called it a "wonderful win right before Christmas" - and urged players to check their tickets.
If the winner is an individual - rather than a syndicate splitting the prize - he or she will immediately become richer than musicians Harry Styles and Adele who featured on this year's Sunday Times Rich List with fortunes of 拢175m and 拢170m respectively.
The winner can decide whether to go public or request strict anonymity once their ticket has been validated and paid.