‘This is life-changing for all of us’ – Workmates secure £1m in double lotto win

The group, who matched five main numbers and the bonus ball in the Saturday, July 11, draw, scooped £1,000,011 in total.

Their win came under the National Lottery’s new Lotto format, which includes a second round draw on the same day.

In round one, the team won £1 million, and in round two, they picked up an extra £11 after matching three main numbers.

As a group of 10, they have each pocketed £100,001.10 to spend how they please, with holidays on the cards for many.

The syndicate has been playing together for more than two years and switched from lucky dip entries to their own chosen numbers, with the decision paying off big time.

The group said: “This is life-changing for all of us.

“It’s the most amazing feeling ever to win on Lotto, and because of our good fortune, some of our family members have even decided to set up their own syndicates – everyone should have one!

“We still can’t quite believe we won on both rounds with the same numbers.”

Plans for the winnings include holidays, new cars, and helping out family members.

Caroline Talbot, winners’ advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “Congratulations to our lucky Rossendale syndicate.

“To win on both rounds is simply remarkable!

“We wish all 10 winners every happiness as they enjoy their shares, from Disney World to helping the people they love.”

The National Lottery’s new format offers players two chances to win with every £2 Lotto line, with the same number of balls to choose from.

The changes are intended to create hundreds more millionaires each year, the company has confirmed.

With the new scheme, the odds of winning any prize are said to have improved.

In addition to creating more winners and millionaires, the updated Lotto format is designed to raise even more money for good causes across the UK.

Since the National Lottery began, more than £53 billion has been raised for good causes.

These funds support a broad range of initiatives, from the arts and sports to community groups and iconic British landmarks.

Lottery funding helps preserve iconic landmarks and supports community groups in every postcode area.