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Teesside Oil Rigger Resigns After £1 Million Omaze Draw Win

The 52-year-old says the tax-free payout lets him choose work on his own terms.

Overview

  • Christian Jones learned of the win at home in Teesside when Omaze arrived during a Friday night dinner with friends.
  • After confirmation the funds had landed, he quit his offshore post with his boss’s support.
  • Jones has spent almost two decades on oil rigs, typically away from family for about seven months each year.
  • His single entry reportedly cost £15, with the Monthly Millionaire Draw guaranteeing a £1 million UK winner.
  • The family plans to help their children and take a Florida holiday, while Omaze says its draws have raised over £100 million for UK causes.