A grandfather from Norwich is reeling in 'complete shock' after securing a life-changing £10,000-a-month National Lottery prize on only his third-ever attempt at the game.
A Life-Changing Win for a New Grandparent
The fortunate winner, a father-of-two from Norwich, scooped the top prize in the Set for Life draw. He revealed that he changed his usual strategy for the winning ticket, choosing his own numbers instead of opting for a computer-generated Lucky Dip at his local store. The victory means he will receive £10,000 every month for an entire year.
He described the moment of discovery as 'surreal', stating he had to double-check his ticket the morning after the draw to confirm he wasn't dreaming. The windfall arrives at a perfect time, allowing him to reduce his working hours and dedicate more time to his family, particularly his new grandchild, whom he now plans to 'spoil rotten'.
Lottery Advisor Hails 'Fantastic' Timing
Andy Carter, a senior winners' advisor at Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, celebrated the win's impeccable timing. 'What a fantastic story, and great timing for our new grandparent,' Carter said. 'He's earned his reduced working hours and the chance to spend more time with the family.'
A Nation of Recent Winners
The Norwich man is not the only UK resident to have recently struck it lucky. The article highlights several other notable wins:
- A sign-making business owner from Exeter became an instant millionaire after randomly selecting a winning scratch card.
- In August 2025, Olivia Love, a 36-year-old mother-of-four from Glasgow, also won the Set for Life £10,000 monthly prize. She has since left her supermarket job to pursue a career as a wedding content creator, describing the relief from financial anxiety as transformative.
However, the piece also sounds a note of caution, referencing studies that suggest some lottery winners can face difficulties, with US data indicating a higher bankruptcy rate among winners within three to five years.
Unclaimed Millions and Rolling Jackpots
The story underscores that not all prizes are claimed. There remains a £10 million unclaimed ticket bought in Bexley, London, in November 2025, with a claim deadline of April 2026. Furthermore, six other tickets worth over £14 million have gone unclaimed since August last year.
In other lottery news, the £36 million EuroMillions jackpot rolled over after no one matched all numbers, though one UK player won over £140,000. The top prize will now be contested in the next draw.
