Great win in EuroMillions: rules you cannot ignore.

According to The Sun: Every one of us has dreamed of winning the EuroMillions jackpot, hoping for that crucial ticket costing £2.50.

But do you know the important terms and rules you need to follow to avoid losing a huge win? Top lottery experts reveal everything you need to know, as a massive jackpot of £210 million was won in the latest draw.

The 180-day prize rule

“You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize – otherwise, you lose everything,” emphasizes a lottery expert and blogger known as The Lottery Dude. 'You have six months from the date of the draw to claim your prize - after that, even the jackpot will go nowhere.

When a big prize – over £50,000 – is not claimed, Allwyn launches a campaign in the area where the ticket was purchased.

This happened in the Barnet area of London, where they tried to find the lucky ticket holder who won £106,738.50 in EuroMillions.

Meanwhile, one EuroMillions player in Fife, Scotland has until December 10 to claim £3,613,887.

The 30-day lost ticket rule

“If your ticket is damaged, lost, or even stolen, you should report it to Allwyn within 30 days of the draw – otherwise, you lose the chance, regardless of everything,” explains The Lottery Dude.

If you report the loss within this time frame, Allwyn will try to pay you your prize.

It investigates to determine that you are the rightful owner of the ticket by asking questions such as where you bought the ticket and whether those were your own numbers or selected lucky picks.