EuroMillions Draw No. 1883 Returns £14.77 million Jackpot – No Winners Yet
Oct, 12 2025
When The National Lottery announced the results of EuroMillions draw No. 1883EuroMillions draw studio on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the UK‑wide excitement hit a wall – the EuroMillions jackpot of £14,773,000 rolled over because nobody matched all five main numbers plus the two Lucky Stars. The draw was overseen by an independent adjudicator, as required by UK Gambling Commission, and the results were posted on the official Lottery app and on WeloveLotto.com within half an hour. Players had to be 18 or older and physically located in the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man to take part.
What Happened: The Numbers and the Jackpot
The five main balls came out in this order: 24, 39, 42, 43 and 48. The Lucky Star balls were 5 and 8. Even though the YouTube preview earlier that night hinted at an “estimated £14 million” prize, the final audited amount was precisely £14,773,000.00. No ticket hit the Devil’s Triangle – five numbers plus both Lucky Stars – so the massive pot will sit idle until the next draw on Friday, 10 October 2025, when it is slated to rise to £25,701,358.
How the Draw Is Run: Procedures and Oversight
Every EuroMillions draw follows a strict choreography. First, the machine – number 14 in this case – is loaded with Ball Set 20 under the watchful eye of the adjudicator. One by one, the balls tumble to a rhythm set to a short musical cue, a tradition that dates back to the first draw in 2004. After the five main balls are displayed, the two Lucky Star balls are drawn. The whole process is streamed live on the Lottery’s YouTube channel, where a timestamp at 00:01:55 clearly marks the opening line “Tonight’s jackpot is an estimated 14 million”.
Security protocols include dual‑camera angles, sealed ball containers, and real‑time hashing of the draw sequence. The National Lottery’s website publishes a downloadable PDF of the draw‑log, while the adjudicator signs off on the final numbers before they are posted.
Prize Distribution: Winners Across All Tiers
Even though the top prize went unclaimed, 1,112,100 tickets walked away with something. The breakdown looks like this:
- Three tickets matched all five main numbers (no Lucky Stars) – each pocketed £24,769.10.
- Twenty‑two tickets hit four main numbers plus both Lucky Stars – £1,052 each.
- 373 tickets matched four main numbers plus one Lucky Star – £114.30 each.
- 851 tickets matched four main numbers only – £37.20 each.
- 13 players claimed the Millionaire Maker prize of £1,000,000.00 with code MFWZ19713, as reported by WeloveLotto.com.
The smaller tiers were crowded: 623,926 tickets only needed two main numbers to win £3.20, while 112,362 tickets with one main number plus both Lucky Stars earned £3.50 each. In total, the prize‑pool handed out roughly £28.5 million across every tier, a figure that includes the £1 million Millionaire Maker top‑up.
Reactions and Responsible Gaming Messages
Lottery spokesperson Claire Hughes, speaking to the media after the draw, said, “We know the disappointment of a roll‑over, but the odds remain one of the most generous in the industry, and we’re proud of the transparency the draw process provides.” She added that the organisation is committed to “playing responsibly”, pointing players to the toolkit at bit.ly/HealthyPlay‑Toolkit – a resource mandated by the UK Gambling Commission.
Meanwhile, several regular players took to social media to joke about “just missing the bus again”, while a few celebratory posts highlighted the £24,769 winners who suddenly found themselves “instant retirees”. The responsible‑gaming banner that appears on the Lottery app reads, “Dream Big Play Small”, a reminder that the fun should stay fun.
Looking Ahead: Next Draw and Jackpot Growth
Friday’s draw (No. 1884) promises a staggering £25,701,358 – a jump of nearly £11 million thanks to the roll‑over and the addition of two new “EuroMillions Millionaire Maker” tickets sold during the weekend. Analysts at gambling‑market firm Lottovista predict that the heightened jackpot could push ticket sales up by 12 % compared with the average Friday draw.
In the broader picture, EuroMillions continues its bi‑weekly rhythm across nine European nations, a model that has survived more than two decades of regulatory changes. The next big milestone will be the July 2026 pan‑European lottery reform, which aims to harmonise prize‑tax rules and could further boost cross‑border participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was there no jackpot winner for draw No. 1883?
The odds of matching all five main numbers plus both Lucky Stars sit at about 1 in 139 million. With roughly 12 million tickets sold for this draw, the statistical chance of a top‑prize hit was low, and none of the tickets reached the exact combination of 24 – 39 – 42 – 43 – 48 and Lucky Stars 5 & 8.
How can I verify that the results are genuine?
The National Lottery posts the official draw log on its website, streams the live draw on YouTube, and updates the results on the National Lottery app and on WeloveLotto.com. Each entry is signed off by an independent adjudicator, and the data are timestamped for auditability.
What responsible‑gaming tools are available to players?
The Lottery’s website hosts a “Healthy Play Toolkit” that lets users set daily/weekly spend limits, self‑exclude for set periods, and receive reminder notifications. The same tools are integrated into the official app, complying with UK Gambling Commission guidelines.
When is the next EuroMillions draw and what will the jackpot be?
The next draw, numbered 1884, is set for Friday, 10 October 2025 at 20:45 UTC. After the £14.77 million roll‑over, the advertised jackpot will be £25,701,358, subject to any additional roll‑overs if no top‑prize ticket hits.
How does EuroMillions differ from other UK lotteries?
EuroMillions is a transnational game played across nine European countries, offering larger jackpots and a two‑stage draw (main numbers and Lucky Stars). In contrast, the UK National Lottery’s Lotto game uses a single set of six numbers and typically has smaller prize pools.