Croydon Set for Life winner running out of time to claim HUGE £120K prize

The National Lottery is urging players to check their tickets after a winning Set For Life entry bought in Croydon matched all five main numbers in the April 2 draw, but the mystery winner has yet to come forward.

The lucky ticket holder has until September 29 to claim the prize, which would see them receive £10,000 a month for 12 months, totalling £120,000.

The winning ticket matched the numbers 2, 3, 8, 27, and 39.

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Anyone who believes they may have won but no longer has their ticket can still make a claim in writing to Allwyn, although claims for lost, stolen, or damaged tickets must be submitted within 30 days of the draw.

If nobody comes forward before the deadline, the prize money, along with any interest generated, will be used to support National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.

As with all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize.

Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “We’re keen to track down our mystery ticketholder and unite them with their incredible prize.

“This is life-changing money which could make such a difference to somebody’s life.

“If you play Set For Life and bought a ticket in retail for the 2 April draw, I urge you to check it. Think back to what you were doing on this date.

“Do you live in Croydon or were you passing through visiting family or friends – this prize could be yours!”

Anyone with questions or who believes they are holding the winning ticket, can contact the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk.

Players can check their tickets through the National Lottery app, online, or by scanning retail tickets using the app.

Since its launch in 1994, The National Lottery has raised more than £53 billion for good causes, helping fund projects across the UK.

Each week, players contribute around £33 million towards community schemes, charities, arts, sport, and other public initiatives.

If the Croydon winner does not claim their prize in time, their missing fortune could instead help fund one of the thousands of projects supported by National Lottery money.