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National Lottery players urged to check tickets after winner scoops entire unclaimed £5m jackpot

Anyone who played the National Lottery on Wednesday, February 12  is urged to double check their ticket, as one lucky player who scooped the entire £5 million jackpot has yet to come forward.

The unidentified ticketholder netted £5,051,768 by matching all six main balls on the evening's draw.

Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "What fantastic news for a very lucky ticket-holder who has secured the entire £5 million Lotto jackpot in tonight's draw.

"Players are urged to double check their tickets for a chance to claim this massive prize."

He added: "Over the last 25 years, National Lottery players have made a huge difference to good causes.

"On average, around £30 million a week is raised for everything from small, local community projects to large, iconic attractions and our famous heritage sites.

"With this fantastic win, the lucky ticket-holder can make a big difference, not only to their life but to that of their friends and family too."

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The winning numbers were 2, 3, 5, 27, 51 and 54, with the bonus ball 6.

Thunderball players weren't as lucky, with no one winning the £500,000 top prize.

The winning numbers were 11, 18, 25, 32 and 33 while 8 was the Thunderball.

There were also no winners of the £350,000 top prize on the Lotto HotPicks game, although four players won £13,000 each by matching four out of five balls.

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