The lottery winners’ club has welcomed two new members into its fold, after claims were made for an £18.1 million UK Lotto prize and an Irish Lotto jackpot of €5.8 million within the space of just a few hours. The celebrations started on Tuesday when a mystery player emerged to claim an £18.1 million UK Lotto jackpot. National Lottery officials were unable to confirm whether the winning ticket belonged to single player or a larger syndicate, however, that didn’t stop the company’s senior winners’ advisor, Andy Carter, from packing on the praise. Speaking to reporters, Carter said: “We look forward to helping this ticket holder settle into their new lifestyle. I’ll ensure we have a glass of ice cold champagne ready to toast their win.” The latest UK Lotto winner, who matched the numbers 1, 20, 24, 36, 54 and 58 in the draw on Saturday 18th November, is one of 19 players to land a jackpot prize in 2017, a figure that has certainly had lottery fans falling even more in love with a game that offers both plenty of fun and favourable odds. “It’s been an amazing year for Lotto players with numerous giant jackpots won,” added Carter.
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