Two players from London are celebrating after each winning a life-changing Lotto prize from The National Lottery.
A booklover from Newham scooped a £9,269,710 Lotto jackpot by matching six main numbers on the second draw on Saturday 27 June 2026.
The lucky man, in his 50s, previously won on Set For Life, and decided to reinvest the win on a Lotto ticket.
Speaking on his win, he said, “When I heard that I has won, it gave me such joy to know I could help the special people in my life. It wasn’t just about me, I know this win will make a difference to many people around me.
“This win will allow me to help others in a way I could never has previously dreamed of.”
A budding photographer from near Palmers Green has won £1M by matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday 26 September 2026.
The winner, in their 60s, plays Lotto occasionally and had decided to play three lines at their local store.
Speaking on their win, the winner said, “It’s amazing that I’ve won it! We are going to make sure our family are looked after for us to remain comfortable in our retirement.”
Dean O’Field, Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated both winners, saying, “We are so happy for our lucky Londoners! How wonderful that they both plan to use their Lotto wins to help their loved ones. We hope these wins also give them the gift of time to pursue their passions, whether it’s reading or photography.”
Players can buy and check their tickets online by downloading the National Lottery app or at national-lottery.co.uk. They can also buy and check tickets in retail. Playing online via the app or website means that your ticket is automatically 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.
New Lotto is now making more millionaires than ever before with a new draw format set to create hundreds more millionaires each year. 148 millionaires have already been made on the game this year.
Playing any National Lottery game is more than just a chance to win; it’s a way to contribute to something much bigger. Each week, players help generate around £33M for National Lottery-funded projects. With over £53BN raised for Good Causes since launch, this funds hundreds of projects in every postcode area across the UK. From supporting the arts and sport sectors, to empowering local community groups and
preserving iconic British landmarks, players’ participation makes a difference every single day.
