Wedding bells for Staffordshire lottery winner who scooped £1m in Christmas Eve draw
A lucky groom-to-be from Staffordshire is celebrating a Christmas Eve windfall after scooping an incredible £1,063,399 in the EuroMillions draw.
The delighted winner matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the The National Lottery draw held on Wednesday 24th December 2025, securing the life-changing prize just in time for the festive season.
Still coming to terms with his win, the Staffordshire man revealed his first thoughts were of building a future with his partner. Speaking about his plans, he said: “I’d like to set money aside for a house and put some of the win towards a wedding.”
The unexpected Christmas Eve surprise has turned what was already set to be a special time of year into one the couple will never forget. With a new home and wedding now firmly in sight, 2026 promises to be an unforgettable year for the lucky pair.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, congratulated the winner on his festive fortune. He said: “Congratulations to our lucky groom-to-be on his big win! We wish him all the best in finding his dream home and planning the perfect wedding.”
