Mid Sussex’s Missing EuroMillions Millionaire!

A National Lottery prize worth £1,000,000 has yet to be claimed from a EuroMillions ticket bought in the Mid Sussex District and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize.

The EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but the EuroMillions draw on 2 January 2026 was a particularly exciting one as there were 10 lucky Millionaire Maker winners made – however one winner is yet to claim their prize. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket and it can today be revealed that this particular millionaire-making winning ticket was purchased in the Mid Sussex District. The winning code on 2 January 2026 for this prize was MLMF46017 and the lucky ticket-holder has until 1 July 2026 to claim their prize¹.  

Anyone not in possession of their ticket, for whatever reason, but who believes they have a genuine claim can still make a claim in writing to Allwyn, but it must be within 30 days of the draw.²  

Andy Carter, Senior Winners Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery said, “Someone out there has had an incredible start to 2026 and doesn’t even know it – being the winner of a life-changing £1,000,000. We are on a mission to unite our lucky winner with their million-pound prize and are calling on people to check their pockets, bags coats – think back to that draw. Perhaps you got a EuroMillions ticket on the way to New Year’s celebrations – search through handbags, purses, trouser pockets any purses or jackets that only come out for big celebrations? Someone who bought a ticket in the Mid Sussex District is now a millionaire and we are desperate to unite this lucky ticket-holder with their winnings!” 

If no-one comes forward with the winning ticket before the prize claim deadline, then the prize money, plus all the interest it has generated, will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK. 

With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk  

Each week, players help generate around £32M for National Lottery-funded projects. With over £52BN raised for Good Causes since launch, this funds hundreds of projects in every postcode area across the UK. From supporting the arts and sport sectors, to empowering local community groups and preserving iconic British landmarks, players' participation makes a difference every single day.  

¹Players can contact Allwyn by telephoning the National Lottery Line during its normal operating hours. Alternatively, players can email Allwyn to confirm they intend to claim their prize but this email must be received at help@national-lottery.co.uk no later than the end (before 12 midnight) of the 180 day claim period, and the claim must subsequently be made in person. Please see Game Rules and Procedures for full details of how to claim.  

²Under its licence Allwyn has the discretion to pay prizes in respect of stolen, lost or destroyed National Lottery tickets only if the player has submitted a claim in writing within 30 days of the relevant draw. If the player can provide sufficient evidence, Allwyn will investigate and consider the validity of the claim. Allwyn will then determine at its discretion whether the claim is valid and is able to pay the prize 180 days after the draw. Please refer to https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/contact-us#Lost-or-damaged-ticket for more information.