EuroMillions winner from South Yorkshire celebrating after scooping £1million jackpot

A mystery lottery winner known only as ‘Mr L’ from South Yorkshire brought home £1million this month after getting lucky in the EuroMillions.
By Alastair Ulke
Published 20th Jul 2021, 07:52 BST
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The lucky man – who has chosen not to release his identity – scooped the prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker event draw on July 2 along with a reported 19 other players.

The mystery man reportedly plans to treat his family with the winnings and has declined to have his name publicized, instead only releasing the cryptic moniker.

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EuroMillion winners are given the opportunity release their name, remain anonymous or release some details through partial publicity.

A man in South Yorkshire known only as "Mr L" has won £1m through the EuroMillions. Photo by Dylan Nolte, courtesy of Camelot games.A man in South Yorkshire known only as "Mr L" has won £1m through the EuroMillions. Photo by Dylan Nolte, courtesy of Camelot games.
A man in South Yorkshire known only as "Mr L" has won £1m through the EuroMillions. Photo by Dylan Nolte, courtesy of Camelot games.

Senior winners’ adviser at the National Lottery Andy Carter said: “What fabulous news for Mr. L for winning this fantastic prize, and for the other 19 winners of this prize from the Millionaire Maker event draw. He has become a millionaire overnight and can now look forward to treating his nearest and dearest.”

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