National Lottery winner makes surprising first purchase after sealing £1m jackpot

Two Essex men have become overnight millionaires after each winning £1 million in EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draws just weeks apart.

The lucky winners, known only as Mr M and Mr G, claimed their life-changing prizes in October and November respectively, continuing Essex’s remarkable run of lottery success.

The anonymous winners have revealed contrasting plans for their newfound wealth, from family breaks to greenhouse purchases.

Mr M secured his £1 million prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on October 25, during a special draw that created ten UK millionaires in one night.

The Essex resident was among the fortunate winners in the October draw, which guaranteed multiple millionaires across the country.

With his newfound fortune, Mr M has revealed plans to treat his family to a weekend break.

He also intends to purchase a new car with his winnings.

Just weeks later, Mr G matched his fellow Essex resident’s success by winning £1 million in the same draw on November 22.

Unlike his counterpart, Mr G’s first purchase was a greenhouse for his property.

His spending plans also differ from Mr M’s, as he intends to focus on helping his children.

The winner has expressed his desire to treat his family with the life-changing sum.

Both winners chose partial publicity, allowing some details of their wins to be shared while maintaining their anonymity.

Andy Carter, Senior Winners Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, celebrated the double success.

“Wow, what incredible news for Mr M and Mr G, who have become millionaires overnight,” he said.

“Essex is clearly the place to be for millionaire making. Huge congratulations!” Carter added.

The winners are among over nine million players who win each week on The National Lottery’s range of games.

Essex’s lottery success story extends beyond these recent wins, with several notable victories in recent months.

In September, a mystery retiree won £120,000 and planned a Las Vegas honeymoon.

That same month, another Essex resident became a millionaire after matching five numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw.

June saw two more Essex winners claim £1million each in National Lottery games.

The winning streak also included two women, identified as Mrs A and Mrs M, who secured ‘life-changing’ wins in February.