Overview

• Liam Carter, 34, found the winning EuroMillions ticket while sorting through his late mother Anne’s belongings in Hampshire.
• The ticket, tucked in a folded envelope with the note ‘Sat draw – don’t forget!’, was confirmed to have won £18,403 after a scan and call to the National Lottery line.
• Anne Carter, who played the lottery weekly, had often expressed her desire to use any winnings to support her son.
• Liam plans to honor his mother’s wish by using the money as a deposit on his first flat, a goal she always hoped he would achieve.
• A Playcasino.com spokesperson highlighted the emotional significance of the discovery, calling it a reminder of how small moments can carry profound meaning.