A significant National Lottery jackpot amounting to £10,633,323 remains unclaimed by a fortunate player nearly five months after the draw. The winning ticket, featuring the numbers 6, 8, 12, 33, 49, and 59, was purchased on 4 October 2025, in Bexley, a borough located in South East London.
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Time is of the essence for this unidentified winner, as they have until 2 April 2026 to claim their prize. National Lottery officials are making a concerted effort to connect with this individual, urging the public to thoroughly check any lottery tickets they may have. Kathy Garrett, a winners’ adviser at Allwyn, which manages the National Lottery, expressed hope that they can soon celebrate with the winner. “We want nothing more than to unite the winner with their life-changing prize,” she commented in a recent statement. “We really want to pay this out. We’ve got the champagne ready.”
Garrett also highlighted the potential for the winner to be unaware of their fortune, particularly if they purchased a ‘lucky dip’ ticket which does not require them to select numbers themselves. She remarked, “Someone in the Bexley area is sitting on a £10.6 million prize and they may not even know it.”
In a bid to raise awareness, officials from the National Lottery plan to visit Bexley ahead of the impending deadline. They aim to encourage residents to examine their tickets and check for any possible wins before the time limit expires. The unclaimed prize is noted to be the third largest in the history of the National Lottery in the UK and the most substantial jackpot won so far in 2026.
As the 180-day claiming window draws closer, National Lottery representatives are keen to highlight the importance of claiming the prize in person. If the sum remains unclaimed after the deadline, it will be redirected to the National Lottery’s Good Causes fund, which supports various charitable initiatives across the country.
In addition to the October draw’s sizeable win, National Lottery officials have unveiled that there are three other draws from 2025 — two EuroMillions wins and one Lotto win — that are yet to be claimed. However, the winning ticket from 4 October is being prioritised, due to the rapidly approaching claim deadline.
The excitement surrounding unclaimed lottery prizes serves as a reminder for players to keep their tickets safe and verify their results. Over the years, many players have overlooked potential windfalls simply because they had not checked thoroughly.
For anyone battling gambling-related issues, support services are available through the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network. Assistance can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 or by visiting gamtalk.org.
As the days slip by, there is still a chance for a life-changing moment for the lucky player in Bexley — should they step forward to claim their winnings before it’s too late. The appeal from the National Lottery serves not only to inform but also to inspire hope for those who might feel lucky, but unaware of the fortune waiting in their pockets.