The Latest EuroMillions Jackpot Story
A lucky EuroMillions player from the Basque Country has just experienced the thrill of a lifetime, winning a staggering €162 Million in the October 4 draw. This colossal prize, which stands as the second-largest jackpot ever claimed in Spain, was validated at the Amancio Gozokiak sweetshop in Derio, a small town of just 7,000 people. This jackpot win ranks just behind the €159 million won by a single ticket holder in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria back in 2017.
The winning numbers drawn on 4th October were 4, 8, 16, 17, and 20, along with the Lucky Stars 1 and 6. While millions of players across Europe took home smaller prizes, it was this one fortunate ticket holder who correctly predicted all five numbers and both star numbers to secure the life-changing jackpot.
A Ticket of Hope
For the owners of Amancio Gozokiak, the sweetshop that validated the winning ticket, it’s a story of hope and excitement. “People come here for treats and lottery tickets, for a bit of hope and excitement,” they shared. The shop has now etched itself into EuroMillions history by being the site of such a monumental win.
While the identity of the winner remains a mystery, their prize is anything but secret. Thanks to Spain’s taxation laws, the lucky individual will pay 20% tax on their winnings, but the first €40,000 is exempt. This means that after paying around €32.45 million in taxes, they will still take home an astonishing €129,805,178. Not a bad result for a bit of hope purchased in a sweetshop!
Europe Shares in the Excitement
The excitement of the draw didn’t stop at the jackpot. Across Europe, 12 players won €94,700.09 each by matching five balls and one Lucky Star, including a different player from Spain. Their ticket was validated in administration number 17 of Armunia (Leon), according to a statement by Loterias y Apuestas del Estado.
A Superdraw Setup
This massive win was the result of a EuroMillions Superdraw that took place on 27th September. Initially set at €130 million, the prize rolled over after no one claimed it, eventually growing to its eye-watering €162 million. Had it continued rolling over, the jackpot could have reached its maximum cap of €250 million. But fate had other plans, and a single ticket snapped up the prize before it could grow any larger.
This win marks one of the biggest EuroMillions jackpots of 2024, though it still falls short of the record €250 million won last December by an online player from Austria.
A Night to Remember
While the identity of the winner is still unknown, their victory will go down in the history books of EuroMillions. Whether they choose to remain anonymous or reveal their identity, one thing is certain: their life, and the lives of those around them, will never be the same.
As for EuroMillions players everywhere, the excitement continues. The next draw, set for Tuesday, October 8th, will offer a guaranteed prize of €17 million for the first category winners.
This latest win is a reminder of the dream that fuels every EuroMillions ticket: that sometimes, against all odds, life can change overnight with just one lucky number.
