National Lottery winner who lives with parents refuses to tell them about £3.6million jackpot
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A lottery winner who still lives at home has refused to tell his parents about his £3.6million jackpot.
The 24-year-old, who pocketed £10,000 a month through his winnings, matched all five numbers plus the Life Ball in the Set for Life draw.
The winnings cannot be redeemed as a lump sum but equate to £3.6million over the next 30 years.
However, the man admitted he has opted to keep his lottery victory secret.
A National Lottery Lotto ticketPAThe 24-year-old said: "I haven’t actually told anybody yet."
He said: "I haven’t decided yet. I’m thinking about just telling people I got a new job with a huge pay rise."
When asked if he planned to support his parents, the Reddit user added: "I already pay them 'rent' but yes I will be sure to spoil them occasionally!"
However, fellow users appeared to agree with his decision to keep his triumph a secret.
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A National Lottery sign outside a newsagent in north London.PAOne said: "Yeah don't tell any one. Your new job idea is the best.
“Even people you trust. They may not do any harm but they'd let it slip to other people who would."
Another added: "I could not agree more. Tell no one, just say you got a new job in something incredibly boring and mundane.
“Say that it pays 'slightly' better than your last gig IF anyone asks.
"Consider long term investment options and to reiterate, tell NO ONE.
“Even if they don’t ask you outright for money, their perception of you changes."
A general view of a EuroMillions lottery ticket for tonight's drawPASpeaking about his win, the original poster said: "I’m still in shock to be honest."
The 24-year-old was planning to take a year off to travel the world, using some of the money for a deposit on a house.
The Reddit user is also keen to buy a £10,000 Rolex Datejust watch as a treat.
However, he also reassured commentators that he had indeed hired a financial advsior.