A major outage of the National Lottery's app and website has led to widespread frustration among players trying to check the winning numbers for the EuroMillions draw, which promised a hefty jackpot of £33 million. Reports of issues began to surge around the time of the draw, specifically at 9.13pm, shortly after the draw taking place at 8.45pm. Hundreds of users reported difficulties through Downdetector, as many took to social media platforms to voice their discontent over the lack of functionality of the digital resources.

The National Lottery has not yet issued a statement regarding the outage, leaving many players worried and anxious to see if they had won. The winning numbers for the draw were announced as 1, 17, 19, 34, 42 and the Lucky Stars as 5 and 8, but no player was able to claim the top prize as no one matched all the main numbers. The technical difficulties faced by the lottery’s digital platforms have raised questions about the reliability and preparedness of such essential services, especially during high-stakes events.

As players are increasingly relying on digital platforms for lottery participation, an outage like this not only disrupts immediate access to results, but also diminishes trust in the system. The incident highlights the need for adequate infrastructure to handle spikes in user traffic, particularly during significant draws that attract larger numbers of participants. As many players expressed their frustration online, the National Lottery will likely have to address both the technical issues and the public's distrust arising from this situation.