Mr Carter noted the fortunate individual had been entirely oblivious to their windfall. “This lucky winner has spent the last four months completely unaware they were sitting on a life-changing sum of money,” he said. “Then, almost overnight, everything changes.”
The victor’s identity remains undisclosed whilst the claim undergoes validation, with a decision on public disclosure to follow.
Meanwhile, a substantially larger prize continues to await collection, with a jackpot worth £5,844,340 still outstanding from a ticket purchased in Lewisham.
The winning slip was acquired prior to the draw held on Saturday, September 26, and secured a match on all six principal numbers in the first round.
