Overview
- Late October reports say a ticket bought in Tameside that matched five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball has been presented to claim a £1 million Lotto prize.
- Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, will run formal validation checks on the claim to ensure it meets Games Rules and Terms and Conditions before arranging payment with a Winners’ Adviser.
- The winner’s identity and details of purchase will remain private unless they choose to go public.
- A separate unclaimed £5,844,340 jackpot from a Lewisham ticket for the 26 September draw remains outstanding and must be claimed by 25 March 2027.
- The case comes during a busy Lotto year that has produced many millionaires and underlines the operator’s public appeals encouraging players to check tickets so prizes can be recovered and paid to winners.