A couple from Lancashire, England, experienced an emotional turn of events when they discovered they had won a much bigger prize than they imagined in the EuroMillions lottery.
Richard and Debbie Nuttall initially thought they had won just £2.60, but in reality the prize was €61 million.
Couple was without internet and confirmation of the lottery came from the family
The incredible discovery occurred while the couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on a trip. Then, upon checking their account, they received the news that they were the big EuroMillions winners, with a prize of £61,708,321.
But Richard’s first reaction was incredulity, thinking it was a fraud or confusion. With the weak internet signal, they were unable to confirm their victory with the National Lottery, so they turned to their family to verify the veracity of the information.
Now, with the prize, the couple plans to buy a new house and enjoy holidays in Portugal and Spain. Richard has already purchased a new BMW X5, demonstrating his new financial condition.
Debbie, who was a bid and estimating support assistant, has resigned, while Richard, an accountant, also plans to leave his job. Therefore, both of you should dedicate more time to activities you love, such as golf and creating a dream garden.
In other words, the story of the Nuttall couple is an exciting example of how luck can drastically change someone’s life, transforming small prizes into great fortunes.
How EuroMillions works
The EuroMillions lottery is one of the biggest draws in Europe, known for its multimillion-dollar prizes. So, see below the main tips on how to participate in this draw.
1. Choice of numbers: To play, the participant chooses 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 extra numbers, called “lucky stars”, from 1 to 12.
2. Draw: The draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, in Paris. During the draw, the main numbers and lucky stars are extracted.
3. Prizes: Prizes are distributed in several categories, depending on the number of numbers matched. The more numbers that match those drawn, the bigger the prize.
4. Jackpot: If no player matches all the numbers, the prize rolls over to the next draw, increasing even more.
5. International participation: EuroMillions is a transnational lottery, allowing players from several European countries to participate, which contributes to the formation of large prizes.
