The National Lottery kicks off 2026 with an exciting EuroMillions draw on Friday, January 2, offering a massive £27 million jackpot to lucky winners across the UK. Adding to the thrill, the UK Millionaire Maker guarantees producing ten new millionaires tonight, each set to receive £1 million—an increase from the usual single winner.
To win the EuroMillions jackpot, players must match all five main numbers along with the two Lucky Stars. Tonight’s winning EuroMillions numbers are: 8, 27, 42, 44, 46, with Lucky Stars 1 and 10.
In addition, the Thunderball draw tonight offers a top prize of £500,000. The winning Thunderball numbers are: 4, 12, 18, 18, 32, with the Thunderball number 9.
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EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, and tickets cost £2.50, available to purchase until 7:30 pm on draw days. For more chances to win, players can also enter Lotto on Wednesdays and Saturdays, including a £7.6 million double rollover jackpot coming up this Saturday, as well as Set For Life draws every Monday and Thursday.
Thunderball draws are held five times a week—on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays—each offering a chance at the £500,000 top prize.
Don’t miss your chance to become one of the UK’s newest millionaires or to hit the jackpot tonight!