According to Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, the ticket-holder did not come forward by the midnight deadline on Thursday, April 2, missing out on the life-changing sum. The winning ticket, bought in Bexley, was worth £10,633,323, as reported by multiple media sources. It matched all six main numbers: 6, 8, 12, 33, 49, and 59, according to major media reports.
The identity of the mystery winner remains unknown, and it is unclear why they failed to claim the prize, whether due to a lost, destroyed, or forgotten ticket. The exact retailer in Bexley where the ticket was purchased has also not been disclosed. Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, stated in an official statement that despite an extensive search, the ticket-holder did not claim the prize and has missed out, but the money will now benefit Good Causes and add to the funds raised weekly for National Lottery-funded projects, including in the Bexley area.
The prize money, along with any interest earned, will now be handed over to National Lottery Good Causes, as reported by Allwyn and major media. This adds to the over £53 billion the National Lottery has raised for Good Causes since its launch, according to major media sources. 6 million have not been specified.
Players typically have 180 days to claim their prizes from National Lottery draws, as noted by major media. 2 million that remain unclaimed, according to major media reports. In a social media post, the official National Lottery account urged players to check their tickets for the Bexley ticket before the deadline.
Andy Carter added in another official statement that while late claims are unusual, they have happened before, and players should check their tickets for the October 4, 2025 draw, as the operator is ready for the call.