Lotto winners splashed their money on some wild and great issues this yr, together with constructing a loopy golf course and shopping for a steam practice.
The largest jackpot gained within the UK this yr was a whopping £111.7 million, scooped up by an nameless punter again in June. In complete, over £4.5 billion was dished out in prize cash and 757 fortunate National Lottery gamers bagged a serious prize of £50,000 or extra in 2023.
David Lawrence, from Leatherhead, Surrey, is planning to construct a loopy golf course in his again backyard after pocketing a cool £1 million Lotto win in September. Mr Lawrence, who has spent greater than 30 years elevating cash for good causes, stated: “I am a true believer that it really is better to give than to receive and my fundraising and charity work is more than just a passion for me, it’s my life’s work.”
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“It may sound a little crazy but I’ve seen over the years that physically engaging activities really do help and inspire young adults with mental health and social care needs. Many love crazy golf, and so do I, so my golf course will help those who can really benefit from it.”
Meanwhile, Doris Stanbridge, a 70-year-old grandma, gained £10,000 a month, each month, for 30 years and now she’s bought holidays deliberate as she enjoys her retirement. Shesaid: “It still seems a bit strange when I think about the win and that I will get that money every month for 30 years. It gives me a reason to be around until I am 100.”
Neil Leighton from Hereford bagged £1 million on an Instant Win Game from the National Lottery in November and desires of proudly owning a steam practice. He stated: “Ever since my grandpa took me to see my first steam train when I was three, I have been fascinated.”
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“If someone had told me I’d be a millionaire I’d. have laughed – just goes to show, magic can happen.”
In the final monetary yr, practically £1.9 billion was raised for National Lottery Good Causes, which is like £36 million each week, serving to a great deal of tasks in communities in every single place.
Andy Carter, the highest adviser for winners on the National Lottery, stated, “The National Lottery continues to make more and more big winners and this year smashed through the 7,000 millionaire mark. It may sound a little crazy but I’ve seen over the years that physically engaging activities really do help and inspire young adults with mental health and social care needs.
“Whether it is winners or funding good causes, lives are being modified each day – all with a bit of pink ticket. With each ticket elevating cash for National Lottery Good Causes, it is nice for gamers to know that they proceed to make a distinction to individuals and tasks throughout the UK.”
National Lottery players have a final chance to win big in 2023 with a £15 million Lotto “Must Be Won” jackpot up for grabs on December 30.
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