A festive fortune remains unclaimed after no ticket holder scooped the top prize in the Christmas Eve National Lottery draw. The special 'must be won' rollover, which saw a staggering £15,000,000 up for grabs, will now boost Saturday's estimated jackpot to around £3.8 million.
Christmas Millionaires Created Despite Jackpot Rollover
While the ultimate jackpot eluded players, the Christmas spirit shone on three lucky participants. Each matched five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball to secure a life-changing sum of £1,063,399, instantly becoming Christmas millionaires. The winning Lotto numbers drawn on 24th December 2025 were 12, 15, 16, 35, 38, 48, with the Bonus Ball 49.
Thunderball and Upcoming Mega Draws
The companion Thunderball draw also failed to produce a top-tier winner, with its £500,000 jackpot rolling forward. However, two players did win £5,000 each by matching five numbers. The Thunderball numbers were 6, 10, 11, 29, 33 and the Thunderball itself was 09.
Lottery enthusiasts have two major opportunities to win big before the New Year. The next Lotto draw on Saturday 27th December now features an estimated £3.8 million jackpot. Furthermore, a colossal £46 million prize pool awaits in the EuroMillions draw on Friday 26th December, awarded for matching five numbers and both Lucky Stars.
Recent UK Lottery Success Stories
The end of 2025 has proven lucrative for several UK players. In recent months, one fortunate winner bagged an enormous £10,633,323 Lotto prize. This trend of significant wins highlights the ongoing potential for life-altering payouts from the National Lottery, even when the top prize rolls over as it did on Christmas Eve.
