The winning EuroMillions numbers were 3, 25, 27, 28 and 29, plus the Lucky Star numbers 4 and 9.
The winner is set to receive the biggest ever UK lottery prize of £184,262,899.10.
The winner joins – or rather exceeds – the ranks of 6,300 new millionaires created by the National Lottery.
Lancashire has had its fair share of winners over the years, though none of that magnitude, here are some of the biggest winners:
The winner joins – or rather exceeds – the ranks of 6,300 new millionaires created by the National Lottery.
7. Geoffrey and Hilary Bennette
Geoffrey and Hilary Bennette, from Blackburn, celebrate after winning £3.5m in June 2011 Photo: jpi
8. Joe Kenyon, Chris Brenneis and Steve Humber
Cabbies Joe Kenyon, Chris Brenneis and Steve Humber, from Chorley, shared £1,859,900 in August 2002 Photo: jpi
9. T Walne chemists syndicate
A syndicate from T Walne chemists in the Larches estate, Preston, won £2,234,759 in August 1995 Photo: jpi
10. A.S.K. Rewinds Ltd syndicate
Members of staff from A.S.K. Rewinds Ltd in Accrington celebrate winning £3,938,641 in March 2009 Photo: jpi