The lottery has created some eye-watering wins over the years. The biggest ever Lotto prize was in April 2016, when a single anonymous ticket-holder scooped £35 million.
In January 2016, two players each claimed £33 million. A £42,008,610 jackpot in January 1996 was shared between three winners, each taking home over £14 million.
A single ticket landed £26.4 million on New Year’s Eve in 2016.
Since its first draw on November 19, 1994, the UK National Lottery has distributed funds as well as made millionaire winners. Around half of all ticket sales go towards prizes, while 28% supports good causes. The rest is divided between government duty (12%), retailers (5%), and the operator (5%).
