EuroMillions urges players to check tickets after £1,000,000 jackpot unclaimed

Could the unclaimed jackpot be yours? (Picture: Shutterstock/Ascannio)

A EuroMillions ticket holder has just two days to claim their £1,000,000 prize before it’s too late.

The unclaimed jackpot belongs to someone who entered the draw on December 27 last year,bought their ticket in Wiltshire and has a ticket code of XDQM36414.

They have till Wednesday this week to get in touch with National Lottery operator Allwyn,who have issued an appeal for the person to come forward.

They said: ‘There is still time though,but there are just days left for this ticket-holder to get in touch. We’ve received valid claims on major National Lottery unclaimed prizes right up to the very last minute before.

‘All that we ask is for all EuroMillions players in the area,and those who might have visited family and friends in Wiltshire over the festive season,to take some time out of their day to have a search and check their tickets. That five minutes out of your day could end up making you a millionaire!’

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