National Lottery winner bags HUGE £116k EuroMillions jackpot - 'Amazing news!'
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The lucky Plymouth resident chose to remain partially anonymous
A Plymouth man has scooped more than £116,000 in the EuroMillions lottery after matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star number.
The winner, known only as Mr D, claimed a prize of £116,187.50 following the EuroMillions draw on Friday, August 9.
The lucky Plymouth resident chose to remain partially anonymous after his significant win, joining the millions of players who win prizes through The National Lottery's games each week.
Mr D secured his win through the National Lottery website, where he selected his winning combination of numbers.
A Plymouth man has scooped more than £116,000 in the EuroMillions lottery after matching five main numbers and one Lucky Star number
PAPlayers who win through the National Lottery's online platform have three options regarding publicity: they can choose to go public, remain completely anonymous, or opt for partial publicity.
The Plymouth winner chose the middle ground of partial publicity, allowing some details of his win to be shared while maintaining a degree of privacy.
The National Lottery's digital platform automatically checks tickets and notifies winners via email when they secure a prize.
The winner has revealed plans to use his newfound fortune to jet off to Disneyland.
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Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at Allwyn, the company behind The National Lottery, expressed his delight at the win.
"Wow, what amazing news for Mr. D who has banked £116k on EuroMillions. He can now enjoy a fun-filled trip to Disneyland with his winnings. Huge congratulations!", Carter said.
The National Lottery is marking its 30th anniversary of transforming lives across the nation.
Mr D secured his win through the National Lottery website, where he selected his winning combination of numbers
PASince its launch, the lottery has created more than 7,400 millionaires across the UK.
The organisation has raised in excess of £50 billion for Good Causes, with over 700,000 individual grants awarded.
This funding has supported various sectors including heritage, arts and sports, whilst also helping grassroots projects in local communities throughout the country.