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New UK ‘New Lotto’ Creates Four £1m Winners as EuroMillions Rolls Over and Global Jackpots Grow

The two‑round Lotto format gives every ticket two chances to win and changes how top prizes are shared, increasing the number of millionaire payouts and altering jackpot distribution.

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A ticket for New Jersey Lottery Powerball at Food Mart Liquor and Convenience Store on Market St. on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Elmwood Park.
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Overview

  • EuroMillions draw results published for June 30 showed winning numbers 1, 8, 37, 44, 48 with Lucky Stars 2 and 6 and the €68 million (£59m) jackpot rolled over to the next draw.
  • The National Lottery launched its New Lotto two‑round format for Wednesday and Saturday draws and the July 1 Lotto produced two sets of winning numbers with no jackpot winner but four separate £1 million prizes confirmed by operator Allwyn.
  • Allwyn is actively searching for the owner of an unclaimed Dorset EuroMillions ticket worth £58,409.30 from the June 16 draw and reminded players of the 180‑day claim window for prizes.
  • Sizekhaya, the South African lottery operator, confirmed the PowerBall XTRA R139 million prize on June 30 was shared by three winners, each receiving about R45.7 million.
  • Large US jackpots were reported ahead of their draws with Mega Millions reaching $511 million (cash value $231 million) and Powerball rising to $375 million (cash value $170.6 million), keeping major prizes elevated internationally.