A player registered in France, another in the United Kingdom and yet another in Switzerland hit the five numbers and two stars - each taking a share of the jackpot.

However there were also two players in Portugal who had second place tickets worth 157,711.02 euros each according to NM.

Another five players abroad also matched five numbers and a star - the equivalent of the second prize.

This Friday's EuroMillions winning numbers were 3, 8, 18, 34, 49 and the stars were 3 and 7.