EuroMillions Jackpot Hits £25.7 M as Thunderball Payouts Top £1 M on Oct 10

When National Lottery announced its Friday draw, the whole country was glued to the screens – and for good reason. Operated by Camelot Group, the October 10, 2025 draws delivered a staggering £25,701,358 EuroMillions jackpot and a £1,066,325 Thunderball prize pool that spread across almost 99,000 winners. The action unfolded live from a studio in London, with the mandatory independent adjudicator seated at the table to guarantee fairness.

What Happened: Friday’s Draw Results

The evening began with a brief technical hiccup. A glitch in the EuroMillions ball‑feeding mechanism postponed the draw by roughly ten minutes, prompting the live host to apologise and reassure viewers that an independent adjudicator was overseeing the restart. Once the issue was resolved, the draw – officially EuroMillions draw number 1884 – rolled out the winning numbers: 06, 07, 17, 20, 21, with Lucky Stars 01 and 10. Simultaneously, the Thunderball draw number 3,780 produced the numbers 11, 22, 25, 31, 34 and Thunderball 13.

EuroMillions Draw Details and Jackpot

EuroMillions used machine 14 and ball set 20. The UK Millionaire Maker code for this draw – TGXG94724 – guaranteed a £1,000,000 prize for a UK player who hits the five main numbers plus the Lucky Stars. With the jackpot standing at £25,701,358, the draw attracted an estimated 25 million entries, according to the Lottery’s own figures. The last time the EuroMillions jackpot topped £25 million was back in March 2024, when it peaked at £31 million.

"We’re thrilled to see such strong participation despite the brief delay," said Sarah Whitmore, spokesperson for the National Lottery. "The jackpot size continues to demonstrate the appeal of EuroMillions across the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man, where players must be 18 or older to join."

Thunderball Draw Breakdown

Thunderball’s Excalibur 5 ball machine (ball set 8) fed the numbers that eventually landed in nine prize categories. A total of 98,922 winners shared £1,066,325 – a payout structure that looks like this:

• Top prize: 1 winner matched all five main numbers plus Thunderball, pocketing £500,000.
• Second tier: 1 winner hit all five main numbers (no Thunderball) – £5,000.
• Third tier: 27 winners matched four numbers plus Thunderball – £250 each.
• Fourth tier: 352 winners matched four main numbers – £100 each.
• Fifth tier: 811 winners matched three numbers plus Thunderball – £20 each.
• Sixth tier: 10,941 players matched three main numbers – £10 each.
• Seventh tier: 8,930 winners matched two numbers plus Thunderball – £10 each.
• Eighth tier: 35,434 players matched one number plus Thunderball – £5 each.
• Ninth tier: 42,425 players matched only the Thunderball – £3 each.

"Thunderball remains a favourite for casual players because the odds of winning any prize are relatively generous," noted David Liu, senior analyst at Gaming Insights Ltd.. "This draw’s distribution mirrors typical patterns – a handful of big winners and a long tail of smaller payouts that keep participants engaged."

Industry Context and Responsible Gaming

The National Lottery’s two‑draw Friday routine has been a staple of UK life since its launch in 1994. Over the past year, total ticket sales for EuroMillions and Thunderball have risen by roughly 4 %, according to Camelot’s quarterly report released on July 15 2025. That uptick is partly credited to the recent "£30 Million Dream" marketing campaign, which emphasized life‑changing possibilities rather than sheer odds.

Both games also underscore the Lottery’s commitment to responsible play. Players in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man can access the “Healthy Play Toolkit,” which lets them set daily spend limits, schedule cool‑down periods, or even self‑exclude. The toolkit logged over 1.2 million interactions in the first half of 2025 – a sign that the organisation’s messaging is resonating.

What’s Next for Players?

Looking ahead, the next EuroMillions draw (number 1885) is slated for Friday, October 17, 2025, with a guaranteed £1 million UK Millionaire Maker prize and a running jackpot that, barring a winner, will roll over to potentially exceed £30 million. Thunderball will follow on the same night, offering another chance at half‑million glory.

For those who missed out, the National Lottery’s online platform allows players to purchase tickets up to 15 minutes before the draw, provided they are physically located within the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man. As always, the fine print reminds participants that gambling should be for entertainment, not income.