For many, winning the lottery is a life-changing dream. Yet, right now, six people across the United Kingdom are unknowingly sitting on fortunes, with some having just weeks to step forward and claim their cash before it is lost forever.
The National Lottery has issued an urgent alert, detailing a series of substantial prizes that remain unvalidated. If the rightful ticket holders do not come forward within the 180-day claim period, the multi-million pound windfalls will be redirected to fund National Lottery Projects for good causes across the country.
The Clock is Ticking on Major Windfalls
The list of unclaimed prizes spans several months and includes some truly staggering sums. The lottery operator stated: "We hope a lucky player comes forward in time but if a valid claim is not received within 180 days of the draw date, the prize and any interest earned on it will go to benefit National Lottery Projects across the UK."
Any prizes that remain unclaimed for more than six months after the draw are automatically removed from the system. The current batch of forgotten tickets represents a combined fortune waiting to be collected.
Full List of Unclaimed UK Lottery Prizes
1. Birmingham, £1 Million EuroMillions Prize: A ticket bought in Birmingham for the EuroMillions draw on 15 August won the UK Millionaire Maker prize. The holder has until 11 February 2026 to claim. The ticket reference is VLPL28287.
2. Bexley, London, £10,633,323 Lotto Jackpot: This is the largest unclaimed prize on the list. A ticket purchased in Bexley, London for the draw on 4 October matched the winning Lotto numbers: 6, 8, 12, 33, 49, 59 and Bonus Ball 42. The deadline to claim is 2 April 2026.
3. West Dorset, Set For Life Prize: A lucky player in West Dorset won the Set For Life top prize of £10,000 every month for a year in the draw on 16 October. The winning numbers were 1, 8, 12, 27, 46 and Life Ball 2. They must claim by 14 April 2026.
4. Borough of Broxbourne, £1 Million EuroMillions: Another million-pound prize is waiting for a ticket holder who played in the Borough of Broxbourne for the EuroMillions draw on 31 October. The claim deadline is 29 April 2026.
5. South Gloucestershire, £1 Million Lotto Win: A resident of South Gloucestershire is sitting on a £1 million prize from the Lotto draw on 1 November. The winning numbers were 17, 18, 31, 36, 39, 51 and Bonus Ball 29. They have until 30 April 2026 to come forward.
6. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, £1 Million EuroMillions: The final unclaimed prize is another £1 million from the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker draw on 4 November. The ticket was bought in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Unitary Authority area. The winning code is HPCF58869 and the deadline is 5 May 2026.
Don't Let Your Fortune Slip Away
The National Lottery regularly publishes details of unclaimed prizes as deadlines approach, in a final attempt to find the winners. It serves as a crucial reminder for all players to check their old tickets thoroughly.
With millions of pounds destined for charitable projects if not claimed, time is of the essence for these half-dozen individuals. A quick check of a wallet, pocket, or the infamous 'kitchen drawer' could reveal a multi-million pound secret that is about to expire.
