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Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire man scoops £1 million in EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw
The lucky EuroMillions player 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. The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability.' A man from Lanarkshire has become a millionaire after scooping £1 million in a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw last month. The lucky EuroMillions player 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. The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability.' 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. Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the mysterious millionaire. He said: '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 this EuroMillions player, and it sounds like he is really going to treat his family to it's a celebration all round! Huge congratulations.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Edinburgh Live
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lucky Scottish Euromillions winner lands unbelievable £1million jackpot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Scottish man has been left jumping for joy after bagging himself £1,000,000 playing the Euromillions. The Lanarkshire male, who wished to remain anonymous, landed the huge jackpot after entering the draw on Friday April 11. He described being in shock after his lucky win, saying it felt like 'being filled with helium and bouncing off the ceiling" when he found out he won. He added: "The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability.' 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. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. 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 this EuroMillions player, and it sounds like he is really going to treat his family to it's a celebration all round! Huge Congratulations!' Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Players can buy and check their tickets online by downloading the National Lottery app or via the website here and in store.
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire man who scooped £1m EuroMillions win ‘bouncing off the ceiling'
The millionaire said winning was like "being filled with helium and bouncing off the ceiling." A Scots man has become a millionaire after scooping £1,000,000 in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw. The lucky anonymous player from Lanarkshire 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. The most enjoyable part of the win is being able to share it with my family and give them stability" after winning last month, reports Glasgow Live. 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 Lanarkshire winner. The winning raffle code for this draw was XQKQ 97029. 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 this EuroMillions player, and it sounds like he is really going to treat his family to it's a celebration all round! Huge Congratulations!' Players can buy and check their tickets online by downloading the National Lottery app or at . They can also buy and check tickets in retail. Playing online via the app or website means that your ticket is checked, and you get an email notification if you win a prize. You can also scan your retail tickets on the National Lottery app to check if you're a winner. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Last month, in a separate lottery win, we reported another Scots Euromillions winner who scooped a hefty £148 million had divorced her second husband after spending an eye-watering £5million on him in seven years. Multi-millionaire mum Gillian Bayford, 52, gifted Brian Deans cars, watches and spending money. However, she reportedly insisted the 43-year-old convicted fraudster must sign a pre-nuptial agreement to stop him from taking off with a chunk of her fortune. As reported by the Sun, documents revealed their marriage came to an end in the month previous with Brian's pals claiming he ended up with none of her winnings. One friend said: "She reckons she's so much better off than she was when she was with him. Now the divorce is final she's starting all over again and is delighted with how everything has worked out." It's understood Gillian has shared her recent life updates on social media. She scooped £148 million with her first husband Adrian Bayford in 2012. The pair split up after the win exposed rifts in their relationship and she left Suffolk for her native Scotland, taking her £74 million with her. She ended up in a relationship with Brian and the pair tied the knot in St Andrews in 2018. The pair have a daughter together but insiders claimed the marriage started to fall apart after he spent millions. The outlet reported pals said she gave Brian, who currently runs a pub in Auchterarder, Perthshire, a monthly allowance but that he argued it was not enough. It's understood she eventually kicked him out in March last year with the pre-nup meaning he could not get any of her money. Documents revealed his house is held in a trust and, therefore, is not able to sell it. A pal told the outlet: "I'm not sure how happy Brian is with how it's all turned out. He's signed everything away and more or less walked away with nothing."
The National
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Lanarkshire man 'bouncing off the ceiling' after £1m EuroMillions win
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". READ MORE: Almost 400k households in arrears as energy debt rises in Scotland 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 this EuroMillions player, and it sounds like he is really going to treat his family to it's a celebration all round! Huge Congratulations!'.
Metro
24-04-2025
- Metro
Son found mum's winning EuroMillions ticket stuffed in drawer after her death
A grieving son found his mum's winning lottery ticket days after she died. Liam Carter, 34, was sifting through his mother's belongings after her death when he found the ticket. It was tucked inside a folded envelope in her kitchen drawer, and on it she had scribbled: 'Sat draw – don't forget!' Mr Carter said: 'I nearly ignored it, but something told me to check. I scanned it using the National Lottery app, and it said it was a winning ticket — but I'd have to call the lottery line.' After ringing last Saturday, he was told his mum, who played the lottery each week, had matched five numbers and bagged just over £18,000. 'I just froze. I must've gone quiet on the phone. It didn't feel real. She never won anything big in her life — and now this,' Mr Carter, originally from Hampshire but now living in Aberdeen, said. 'She always said if she ever won, the money would be for me. 'And even though she never knew about this win, it really felt like something she left behind for me. 'Like one final gift.' Mr Carter revealed the money will be used towards getting a deposit for a flat – something his mum always wished for him. A spokesperson from said: 'Liam's story shows that the lottery isn't just about money — it's about meaning. In this case, a forgotten ticket became something powerful and emotional. 'It's a reminder that even the smallest moments can carry the biggest impact.' More Trending The remarkable discovery comes after a dad nearly missed out on bagging a cool £1 million when he left his winning lottery ticket in the car and forgot to check it. Darren Burfitt, 44, from Swansea, had been reminded by friends and relatives to look after an appeal went out searching for a missing millionaire following the Euromillions draw on October 18. He said he was made up when one of the tickets pinged as he scanned it and discovered he had won £3.60. The dad added he 'couldn't quite believe it' when he matched the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man who won £148,000,000 on EuroMillions 'leaves mansion to move in with mum' MORE: Easter Lotto players urged to check their tickets after three winners scoop £1,000,000 MORE: Players urged to check their tickets after EuroMillions £45,000,000 jackpot draw
