When The National Lottery aired Friday’s EuroMillions draw, nobody expected a backstage hiccup to steal the spotlight. The ball machine finally hummed, and the numbers fell: 06, 07, 17, 20, 21 with Lucky Stars 01 and 10, unlocking a £25,701,358 jackpot – the biggest cash‑prize for the week.
The draw, officially tagged EuroMillions Draw Number 1,884, took place at the standard 8 p.m. slot on 10 October 2025, spanning both the United Kingdom and Ireland. The National Lottery’s own YouTube channel later admitted the broadcast ran late because of a “technical issue,” but the delay didn’t stop the millions of players from scratching their tickets.
What Happened: Full Draw Results
According to the official result pages of both the UK and Irish National Lottery sites, the main balls came out in this order: 06, 07, 17, 20, then 21. The Lucky Stars followed at 01 and 10. Irish National Lottery also released the corresponding Ireland‑Only Raffle codes – a string of ten alphanumeric sequences such as I‑SSD‑04238 and I‑SSZ‑00205 – each of which must be matched exactly to claim a €5,000 prize.
The draw’s technical side was logged as Ball Set 20 operating on Machine 14. That data point doesn’t mean much to the average player, but it does reassure regulators that the equipment was properly calibrated before the balls rolled.
How the Draw Works and the Unexpected Glitch
EuroMillions uses two separate machines: one for the five main numbers and another for the two Lucky Stars. A live host announces each ball, and a camera captures the moment for posterity. In the Friday video, the presenter counted out each ball methodically – “And the first ball out… The second ball out…” – before pausing to explain why the feed had slipped a few minutes behind schedule.
Technical delays in lottery draws are rare but not unheard of. The National Lottery’s spokesperson told reporters that a sensor on Machine 14 briefly mis‑read a ball’s position, prompting a short reboot. The glitch was resolved in under two minutes, and the draw continued without rerunning any numbers.
Prize Breakdown Across EuroMillions, Plus and Millionaire Maker
Beyond the headline £25.7 million jackpot, the draw fed three parallel prize pools.
- EuroMillions Plus: The secondary draw produced 09‑16‑22‑33‑46. No one hit the top prize of €500,000, but 53 players won €2,000 each (Match 4) and 2,306 players pocketed €20 (Match 3), totaling €152,120.
- Millionaire Maker: The code T G X G 9 4 7 2 4 secured a single £1,000,000 prize, announced on the same night.
- EuroMillions itself: While the jackpot will roll over to the next draw if unclaimed, the lower‑tier winners are already set – 2,359 individuals will share €152,120 in the Plus draw alone.
Players have until 8 January 2026 to claim any of their winnings, a deadline clearly listed on the Irish National Lottery’s results page.
Player Reactions and Responsible Gaming
Social media lit up with mixed feelings. Some celebrants posted photos of their tickets, chanting “We did it!” Others expressed disappointment that the draw’s live broadcast wasn’t seamless, reminding fans that even the biggest jackpots can’t excuse technical slip‑ups.
The National Lottery’s YouTube description linked to its Healthy Play Toolkit, a resource that helps players set limits, take time‑outs, or receive reminder alerts. “We want to keep the fun alive while protecting our players,” the Toolkit’s guide notes, echoing a broader industry push for responsible gambling.
What This Means for Future Jackpots
With the £25.7 million prize now awarded, the next EuroMillions draw will start from the league‑minimum jackpot of £14 million. Historically, jackpots that hover around £25 million tend to attract a surge in ticket sales, which could push the next prize back up to the mid‑£20 million range within a few weeks.
Analysts at gambling consultancy GamingData point out that a technical delay, while embarrassing, has negligible impact on long‑term sales. “Players care about the size of the prize, not a couple of extra seconds of airtime,” they said.
Meanwhile, the Irish‑Only Raffle codes and the Millionaire Maker offer extra chances for smaller‑scale wins, keeping the overall appeal of the EuroMillions brand robust across the British Isles.
Key Takeaways
- Jackpot: £25,701,358 (EuroMillions)
- Main numbers: 06 – 07 – 17 – 20 – 21; Lucky Stars: 01 & 10
- Technical delay resolved within minutes
- EuroMillions Plus awarded €152,120 to 2,359 winners
- Millionaire Maker code T G X G 9 4 7 2 4 secured £1 million
- Prize claim deadline: 8 January 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the technical delay affect the jackpot amount?
The brief delay didn’t change the prize pool. The jackpot was already fixed at £25,701,358 before the draw began, and the numbers that fell determined the winner regardless of the timing.
Who can claim the €5,000 Ireland‑Only Raffle prize?
Anyone aged 18 or over who bought a ticket in Ireland and matches the exact alphanumeric code listed on the Irish National Lottery website can claim the €5,000 prize, provided they do so before 8 January 2026.
What is the Millionaire Maker and how is the winner chosen?
Millionaire Maker is a daily £1 million cash prize linked to the EuroMillions draw. Players receive a six‑character code on their ticket; the code T G X G 9 4 7 2 4 matched the winning sequence for Friday’s draw, awarding the single £1 million winner.
Why do some promotions show a £14 million jackpot when the actual prize is higher?
Marketing materials sometimes use a placeholder “£14 M *” to highlight the minimum guaranteed jackpot. The asterisk indicates the amount can increase, which it did on October 10, reaching £25.7 million after ticket sales and roll‑overs.
What resources are available for players who want to gamble responsibly?
The National Lottery offers a Healthy Play Toolkit accessible via its website. The toolkit includes limit‑setting tools, time‑out features, and self‑exclusion options to help players keep their gaming habits in check.