A man in his 30s from the London Borough of Newham has become an instant millionaire after landing the life-changing top prize of £1,000,000 on a National Lottery Instant Win Game while on his early morning commute on a very lucky Friday 13 June, 2025.
His amazing win came when he played the ‘£1M Cash Bolt Grid Locker’ Instant Win Game online. The mysterious Newham winner explained how he was travelling to work on the train at 6:30am and thought he would have a quick game – which turned out to be a very lucky
decision indeed.
He has lots of plans for the winnings, but top of the list is a new car for his partner.
Talking about the moment he won, he said, “I won on the last spin, and it took me a few minutes to realise that I had actually won… it was just unbelievable! This will make such a difference to our lives, it is life-changing.”
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the lucky Newham local, saying, “We are so incredibly excited for this Instant Win Game winner after he has won a fantastic £1,000,000 top prize. It must have been
an unforgettable moment that morning for the lucky winner when he realised he had become a millionaire in an instant. It’s a case of the early bird catches the worm for this particular early morning commuter!
“I hope he enjoys his new-found wealth and his partner likes their new car. Huge congratulations!”
Instant Win Games offer life-changing prizes at the click of a button on The National Lottery website or via the app. The ‘£1M Cash Bolt Grid Locker’ Instant Win Game costs £5 to play and offers a 1 in 2.75 overall chance of winning a prize – odds that certainly
worked in this lucky dad-of-two’s favour!
As well as playing Instant Win Games, players can buy and check their draw-based game tickets online by downloading the National Lottery app or at
national-lottery.co.uk. 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.
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 £30M for National Lottery-funded projects. With over £50BN 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.
