A man from Suffolk is about to enjoy a serious financial boost — all thanks to a last-minute decision.
On Thursday, September 18, the mystery winner, who’s in his 40s, grabbed a ticket for the The National Lottery Set For Life game on a total whim. No big plan. No special numbers. Just a spur-of-the-moment buy.
And that quick choice paid off in a big way.
A Surprise in Portugal 🇵🇹
He didn’t even realize he’d won until he landed in Portugal for vacation. That’s when his phone lit up with a notification saying he’d struck gold.
Here’s the life-changing part:
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💷 £10,000 every month
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📅 Paid out for an entire year
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🎉 A five-figure boost without lifting a finger
He shared, “We’re just normal, hardworking people. It feels amazing knowing we don’t have to stress about money for a couple of years.”
Big Plans Ahead ✈️
So, what’s next for the lucky winner and his family?
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🌴 A sunny family getaway to Fuerteventura
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🗽 A special wedding anniversary trip to New York City
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🏡 Home upgrades, including a fresh kitchen remodel and a revamped garden
Not bad for a random ticket purchase, right?
A Word From the Lottery
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, which operates The National Lottery, congratulated the winner and wished him and his family a great time celebrating.
Easy Ways to Play
Players can buy and check tickets:
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Online through the National Lottery app
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On the official website
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In stores across the UK
One perk of playing online? Your ticket gets checked automatically, and you’ll receive an email if you win. No guessing. No missed prizes.
More Than Just Big Wins
Every week, players help raise around £32 million for National Lottery-funded projects. Since the launch of Good Causes, more than £52 billion has gone toward supporting hundreds of thousands of projects across every UK postcode area.
So while one lucky man in Suffolk is planning dream vacations and home upgrades, millions more are benefiting from lottery-funded community programs across the country.
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