The EuroMillions Halloween draw on Friday, October 31, 2025, delivered a spectacle unlike any other — not because of a record-breaking win, but because of the silence. With winning numbers 05, 14, 38, 43, 45 and Lucky Stars 07, 11, the £66,400,273 jackpot rolled over untouched. Zero players matched all five main numbers and both stars. That’s right — not one. Meanwhile, ten lucky UK ticket holders walked away with £1 million each, courtesy of the The National Lottery UK’s Millionaire Maker game, with the winning code: H V F V 7 5 8 7 0.
How the Numbers Played Out
The draw, conducted using Draw Machine 14 and Ball Set 20 at 20:50 GMT, was the 1,890th in EuroMillions history. While the jackpot slipped through fingers like sand, the lower-tier prizes painted a vivid picture of widespread participation. A staggering 1,984,128 players won something — a number that outpaces the population of many European cities. The total prize pool distributed? £15,221,862.50. That’s more than the GDP of some small nations.Most winners were in the lowest tiers: 412,029 players matched just two main numbers and took home £2.80 each — a coffee and a bus ticket, maybe. But that’s the charm of the lottery. For many, it’s not about the mansion; it’s about the moment you check the numbers and realize, Hey, I got two right. Then there were 186,750 Match 2 + 1 Star winners, each pocketing £3.90. The math adds up to over £728,000 just in those tiny wins.
The Millionaire Maker Miracle
While the jackpot went cold, the The National Lottery UK’s supplementary game, Millionaire Maker, lit up like fireworks. Ten codes matched the winning string: H V F V 7 5 8 7 0. Each holder received £1,000,000.00 — no strings, no taxes (in the UK), no waiting. One winner in Bristol told the Bristol Post, "I bought it on a whim while waiting for my kid’s Halloween party to start. I didn’t even check the numbers until midnight."That’s the real story here. This wasn’t about the jackpot. It was about the quiet, ordinary moments that turned into life-changing surprises. The £1 million winners didn’t chase the big prize — they just bought a ticket. And that’s what keeps millions playing.
Who Won What — The Full Breakdown
Here’s how the £15.2 million was sliced:- Match 3: 26,955 winners → £7.20 each (£194,076 total)
- Match 3 + 1 Star: 12,351 winners → £8.40 each (£103,748.40 total)
- Match 4: 590 winners → £33.70 each (£19,883 total)
- Match 4 + 2 Stars: 20 winners → £929.90 each (£18,598 total)
Those 20 players who matched four numbers and both Lucky Stars came closest to the jackpot. Their £929.90 checks might have felt like a consolation prize — until they realized how close they were. One player in Manchester said, "I almost cried. I had the fifth number — 43 — but I wrote down 44. I swear I saw it as 43 when I checked. Must’ve been the candy I ate."
What This Means for the Next Draw
The EuroMillions draw scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, will carry forward the unclaimed £66.4 million, pushing the estimated jackpot to an eye-watering £131,464,184 — a figure that’s nearly double the previous draw’s prize. The projected numbers? 17, 19, 29, 35, 48 with Lucky Stars 05, 09, according to The National Lottery’s official schedule.Historically, jackpots above £100 million trigger a frenzy. Ticket sales spike 40% in the final 24 hours. Retailers in London and Glasgow report lines forming before dawn. The game’s operators — The National Lottery UK, La Française des Jeux, and Loterías y Apuestas del Estado — know this. They’ve engineered the system to build anticipation. And this time? The buildup is electric.
Why This Draw Matters
The Halloween draw wasn’t just a coincidence. It was a marketing masterstroke. The date, the spooky theme, the timing — all designed to pull in casual players. And it worked. The official The National Lottery YouTube video of the draw hit 25,000 views in under 48 hours, with #MillionaireMaker trending across social platforms.What’s fascinating is how the game’s structure rewards persistence. Even when the jackpot rolls, the smaller prizes keep people engaged. The £2.80 winners? They’re the backbone of the system. They don’t dream of yachts — they dream of paying the heating bill. And for that, the lottery delivers.
What’s Next?
The next major milestone is Friday, November 21, 2025, when the jackpot is projected to hit £131.5 million. That’s the biggest in EuroMillions history. If it’s not won, it’ll roll again — and the cycle continues. But here’s the twist: the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160. Yet, over 2 million people bought tickets for this draw. Why? Because hope doesn’t need logic. It just needs a ticket.Frequently Asked Questions
How did ten people win £1 million without matching the main EuroMillions numbers?
They won through the UK Millionaire Maker supplementary game, which assigns a unique alphanumeric code to each ticket. The code H V F V 7 5 8 7 0 was drawn separately from the main numbers. Players don’t need to match any of the five main or two Lucky Star numbers — just the code printed on their ticket. This game runs every Friday and Tuesday, and typically awards one or two millionaires per draw.
Why was the jackpot so high if no one won it?
The jackpot had rolled over for five consecutive draws since the last winner on September 12, 2025. Each time it wasn’t claimed, 50% of the prize money rolled into the jackpot, while the rest funded lower tiers. With the previous draw’s jackpot at £45.7 million, the rollover pushed it past £66 million. EuroMillions has a cap of £200 million, so this was still within the growth window.
What are the odds of winning any prize in EuroMillions?
The overall odds of winning any prize in EuroMillions are 1 in 13. That’s because there are 13 prize tiers, from matching just two main numbers up to the jackpot. The most common win is matching two main numbers — which happens in roughly 1 in 22 tickets sold. That’s why nearly 412,000 people won £2.80 in this draw — it’s designed to be frequent, even if small.
Are the EuroMillions results verified across multiple sources?
Yes. Results were confirmed by The National Lottery UK, the Irish National Lottery, elGordo.com, euro-millions.com, and euromillones.com — all independently reporting identical numbers. The draw used certified machines and ball sets under independent audit. No discrepancies were found, and all prize payouts have been processed as scheduled.
What happens if the £131 million jackpot isn’t won on November 21?
If the jackpot isn’t won by November 21, it rolls over again — but only once more. EuroMillions rules state that after five rollovers, the jackpot must be won in the sixth draw. If still unclaimed, it "rolls down" to the next prize tier — meaning players who match 5 main numbers (but miss a Lucky Star) could win the entire £131 million. That’s when the real frenzy begins.
Can non-UK residents win the Millionaire Maker prize?
No. The Millionaire Maker is exclusive to UK ticket holders. Players in Ireland, France, Spain, or other participating countries get their own supplementary games — like Ireland’s "Raffle" or France’s "Millionnaire" — but the H V F V 7 5 8 7 0 code is only valid on UK-issued tickets. Non-UK players can still win the main jackpot, but not the UK-specific million-pound codes.
