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Rebecca Koncienzcy

Winner of EuroMillions £170million jackpot comes forward

The winner of Tuesday's massive £170million jackpot has come forward to claim their prize.

A UK resident pocketed the huge check makes this person the country's biggest ever winner.

National Lottery used Twitter to confirm the winner has come forward.

The UK has had 79 jackpot winners since EuroMillions launched in 2004.

Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "One incredibly lucky ticket-holder has scooped the enormous £170million EuroMillions jackpot.

"They are now the UK's biggest ever winner.

"It's been a fantastic year for UK EuroMillions players, with an amazing five jackpot wins.

"In June, one lucky ticket-holder, who chose to remain anonymous, became one of the UK's biggest ever winners after scooping a £123 million jackpot.

"As always, the team are on hand to support and help guide the new winner as they start their adventure with their life-changing win."

Tuesday's draw was the 22nd time the jackpot has rolled over , reaching the Euromillions cap for winning funds.

The winning numbers for Tuesday, October 8 are: 7, 10, 15, 44, 49  and the lucky stars are  3  and  12

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