Pembrokeshire couple win £1m on free Lotto ticket – and plan big family treats

The married pair, who are in their 70s, scooped £1 million on The National Lottery Lotto draw on May 6.

They matched five main numbers and the bonus ball on a free Lucky Dip they got after winning the entry on a previous draw.

The win came after a long history of playing the Lotto, and they now plan to treat their family and enjoy the finer things in life – including doing the M&S shop with a “trolley, not just a basket”.

“It’s lovely to know that our family will always have financial security,” the couple said.

Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the pair on their win.

“Congratulations to our lucky couple on their million-pound win,” he said.

“It’s always so heart-warming to see winners so generously helping their families after they win, so enjoy your big M&S shop – you’ve earned it.”

National Lottery players contribute around £33 million each week to good causes across the UK.

Since its launch, more than £53 billion has been raised for projects supporting the arts, sport, and community groups.

The funding also helps preserve British landmarks.

A new Lotto format, launched on June 10, offers players two chances to win from a single £2 line with a two-round system.

The changes increase the odds of winning any prize from one in 9.3 to one in 4.9.

The number of Lotto millionaires is expected to rise from around 140 each year to about 345.

Tickets can be purchased and checked online via the National Lottery app or website, or in-store at authorised retailers.

Online players receive automatic notifications if they win, whilst retail tickets can be scanned using the National Lottery app to check if they are a winner.