On Saturday, July 4, a total of 14 winners were announced, 10 of them securing prizes from the Guaranteed Millionaire Raffle, including a mystery ticket holder.
The winning tickets were sold in Tameside and Cheshire East. One ticket, identified by the code AQUA 0049 1681, earned a £1,000,000 prize, with claimants required to collect their winnings by midnight on New Year's Eve 2026.
Bolton residents Darren and Laura McGuire said the win has enabled them to plan their dream wedding and allows them to step back from a demanding work schedule to spend more time with their children.
They urged anyone who purchased a ticket in the same areas to verify their own tickets, emphasizing the possibility of similar fortunes.
A senior advisor for the National Lottery encouraged people to double‑check any tickets bought, noting that the prize could fund mortgage repayment, family support, travel, or financial freedom.
Winners have 180 days to claim their prizes, and the new Lotto format has already produced 100 millionaires this year.
Approximately 37 million adults in the United Kingdom play the lottery at least once a year, representing roughly 68 percent of the population.
These developments underscore the continued popularity and impact of the national lottery.
