North East man becomes millionaire overnight after National Lottery win
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The winner, known publicly only as Mr M from County Durham, has matched five main numbers plus the bonus ball in a Lotto draw.
He plans to go on holiday, when it is safe to do so, and treat his family with his winnings.
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Hide AdThe County Durham resident has become one of more than eight million players who win each week on The National Lottery’s range of games.
Winners such as Mr M have the opportunity to release their name, remain anonymous or release some details through partial publicity.
Camelot’s Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said on January 8: “Huge congratulations to Mr M for winning this fantastic prize.
"He has become a millionaire overnight and can now look forward to going on holiday and treating his family with his winnings.”
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Mr M became a millionaire following a December draw.
The next Lotto draw on Saturday, January 9, will see a £20m Must Be Won jackpot up for grabs.
In a Must Be Won draw, the jackpot has to be won either by players matching all six numbers or by filtering the money down the prize tiers to boost all the other prizes.
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This money helps support arts, community and charity, heritage, education, environment and the sport sectors, covering everything from a local charity making a difference to helping national athletes win Olympic and Paralympic gold medals.
Foodbanks and elderly people feeling lonely while isolating are also benefiting.