A family from County Durham has just hit the jackpot—well, a £1 million jackpot, to be exact! After years of dreaming about a life-changing win, they finally matched five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball in Saturday’s Lotto draw on August 23.
The relatives, who have chosen to stay anonymous, have long played together as a syndicate so that if luck ever struck, everyone would share the prize. A family spokesperson said:
“We always dreamed as a family we would win the lottery, so we play as a syndicate so no one would miss out if we ever did win. We never expected such a huge prize. This will make a world of difference to our family and each person’s future.”
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, added:
“We are absolutely delighted for our Durham winners, and are so pleased that they can share this life-changing prize and special memory as a family!”
This win is another highlight for County Durham, where players have a history of landing big National Lottery prizes. And it’s easy to see why so many people keep trying their luck: tickets can be bought and checked online through the National Lottery app or website—or in retail outlets across the UK.
But the impact of the lottery goes far beyond individual winners. Every week, National Lottery games generate around £32 million for funded projects, and over the years, more than £52 billion has been raised for good causes. These funds support a wide range of initiatives:
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Arts and cultural projects
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Sports programs
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Community initiatives
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Preservation of historic landmarks
So while this family celebrates their dream win, the National Lottery continues to make a difference in communities across the UK—one ticket at a time.
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