A MAN from Lanarkshire has become a millionaire after scooping £1,000,000 in the EuroMillions in April.
For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket creating a millionaire in every draw, like this lucky man from Lanarkshire. The winning raffle code for this draw was XQKQ 97029.
The lucky EuroMillions player, who is to remain a mystery, said he was still in shock and that since he found out he won it was like “being filled with helium and bouncing off the ceiling".
He added: "The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability.”
The winning UK Millionaire Maker draw was held on Friday, April 11.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the mysterious millionaire, saying: “Wow - it is absolutely incredible how this lucky man from Lanarkshire has become a millionaire overnight. What a life-changing moment for him when he realised he is now £1m richer!
“We can tell how much this win means to this EuroMillions player, and it sounds like he is really going to treat his family, so it’s a celebration all round! Huge congratulations!”.
