The jackpot had not previously been won since 27th December, when a Spanish player scooped €41 million in the first draw after Christmas. It quickly built back up towards €100 million over the next month, but has now come toppling down again.
The winning numbers for Friday night were 2, 11, 19, 30 and 49, with Lucky Stars 3 and 8. More than 2.3 million players across Europe picked up prizes, including nine in the second tier. Three of these payouts - worth €92,865 (£66,244) - went to Austria, two went to France, two to Belgium, and one each to Spain and the UK.
Go to the EuroMillions Results page to see a full breakdown of the prizes won, along with details of all the associated draws in the different participating countries, such as the UK Millionaire Maker, Irish Raffle, French My Million and Spanish El Millón.
For the UK jackpot winner, the wait now begins for them to come forward and claim their money. They have 180 days from the draw date to make contact with the National Lottery, and they must then decide whether to stay anonymous or go public.
Most big winners decide to keep their identity private, but some remarkable stories have still come to light over the years. These include the €220 million winner who actually bought her ticket on the Pacific Island of Tahiti, where EuroMillions is available as it is part of French Polynesia. Go to the Winners page for more stories.
Friday’s result has also helped the UK take the overall lead in the table of the most successful countries. The UK has now had 131 jackpot wins, just ahead of France with 130 and Spain with 122. Head over to the Winner Statistics page for more data about when and where jackpots are won.
The jackpot will now start again from €17 million, but it is guaranteed to increase significantly in March when the first Superdraw of the year takes place. In the meantime, you can enjoy every draw by choosing your numbers online or going to an authorised retailer in any of the participating nations.