A man from near Earl’s Court has won £1,000,000 on The National Lottery EuroMillions draw on Friday, 12 June 2026, matching the winning Millionaire Maker raffle code.
The winner – a father of two – only bought the ticket on a whim after seeing a National Lottery sign in a shop. And the generous winner plans to donate some of the prize to supporting life-changing research into drug addiction, with a particular focus on helping teenagers and young adults.
Speaking on his win, he said: “It feels like a nice shock, a very pleasant surprise. I never expected to win and it’s all still sinking in, I’m incredibly grateful. Knowing that this win can make a positive difference both for me and for causes I care about makes it even more special.”
Dean O’Field, Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the winner, saying, “What a fantastic win, it really can be you at any time or place. We are delighted that our London-based winner has pledged to support such a worthy cause with his winnings, and we wish him all the best.”
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.
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