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What would you do if you won big on Lotto? How past winners have celebrated their fortune

Ever wondered what you'd do if you won Lotto? Here's a rundown of some of the things other winners have done - from the safe to the downright bonkers.

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If you won big on Lotto how would you celebrate? Hold a huge party? Take the kids on a dream holiday to Disney World?

That's just a few of the ways other winners have celebrated winning big.

Most winners, are pretty standard when it comes to celebrating a big win: once the shock sinks in they take friends out for a slap-up meal or drink bubbly.

Some kind souls even give out cheques or take family off on a surprise, all-expenses-paid holiday of a lifetime.

The best things about winning that previous winners listed were having financial security at last and being able to give up work.

Others were thrilled to finally pay off the mortgage or be able to afford luxury holidays.

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The top holiday hotspot for Lotto winners is the good old USA, with playground for the rich Dubai not far behind.

Favourite destinations: Top of the list for Lotto winners is USA

As for cars - Land Rovers and Audis are favourites.

But not everyone wants to be ostentatious...

The strangest investments...

Some winners have brought humble caravans or motor-homes, while another winner admitted to buying a robotic lawnmower with their winnings.

A top hobby to take up was golf, but some winners have devoted their free time to playing Bingo - well, if you're lucky enough to win Lotto, why not?

As for 'things' - a walk-in wardrobe came up tops, along with electric gates, a hot tub and, of course, home gym.

One thing most winners reported, however, was the desire to treat family and friends.

Winners' holiday bucket lists are more often dreams of taking the kids to their dream theme parks. Another favourite spend was to finance children through university and being able to donate large sums to charity.

So, how does it feel to win Lotto?

Celebrate: Grandparents Dawn and Malcolm Bosworth won £5.8 million.

Thrilling - yes.

A sense of freedom at last - oh, yes.

But more often than not, the lovely, warm, feel-good sensation of being able to treat your loved ones, your friends and even help your favourite charities.

Try your luck and play Lotto!

Players must be over 16 and physically located in the UK or Isle of Man to play.

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