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I've won the lottery!

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DilemmaDelilah · 25/01/2026 04:01

I've won the lottery! Well I've received an email to say I've won a prize. However, the National Lottery website is down until the end of the day so I'm going to have to wait to see how much I've won.

On doing a bit of googling it seems that for any wins over £50k they call you, so I'm guessing I haven't won the millions. My guess is £4.32, but it would be very nice indeed it it was £50k. I'm already spending it in my mind.....

OP posts:
Onbdy · 25/01/2026 23:55

I won £30 on the lotto a few weeks ago and have won £140 twice. Hoping for a decent win for you OP! 🤞

Teuchterlass · 25/01/2026 23:57

TheCountessofLocksley · 25/01/2026 08:56

They don’t call you …..they don’t have your number 🤦‍♀️
you call them if it’s over £50k and they initiate a secure in person claim process.

I got a lovely bottle of champagne, some memorabilia and to meet various private banking manager, investment managers and wealth planners/solicitors. Once all the I’d checks had been done and the private banking account set up they transferred the money.

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Countess, you were lucky- my brother and his wife won the second top price , they were only given the champagne to hold by for photos then they took it away from them again!😂

Heyhelga · 25/01/2026 23:59

Come on Op, keep us updated. Did you win big?

PickledElectricity · 26/01/2026 00:07

DilemmaDelilah · 25/01/2026 13:08

@Nitgel I can't check my numbers because the lottery website is down. And anyway it was a lucky dip so I don't know what my numbers were!

Did you find out??

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DilemmaDelilah · 26/01/2026 00:11

@PickledElectricity The website is still down. I will update when I find out!

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Sudagame · 26/01/2026 00:16

Still down but has just told me to upgrade. Uninstalled and reinstalled still can't log on..

PyongyangKipperbang · 26/01/2026 01:54

Yeah down for me as well.

rightoguvnor · 26/01/2026 06:24

App and website both still unavailable for me

Okiedokie123 · 26/01/2026 09:01

Im intrigued to know how much you won OP.

bizzey · 26/01/2026 09:05

They have messed up doing works on the Lottery site !
Still down 👎

MrTwisterHasABlister · 26/01/2026 10:07

I’ve been able to load the site.

bizzey · 26/01/2026 10:15

It won't let me sign in .
Or register .

MrTwisterHasABlister · 26/01/2026 10:17

If you’re on WiFi, toggle it off and use data.

bizzey · 26/01/2026 10:19

For ever ! Or just to log on ?

MrTwisterHasABlister · 26/01/2026 10:20

Dunno. I’ve just done it in this instance and assume it’ll be possible to use WiFi in the future, once they’ve finished the upgrade.

Sandunesandseashells · 26/01/2026 11:20

I finally signed into the browser. Won 2x £30, both from lucky dips won in previous draws- happy days! App still stating ‘upgrade’ despite none available in the app store. Good luck OP

PinkPanther57 · 26/01/2026 11:22

Is there a way to check your paper ticket with the scanner?

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DilemmaDelilah · 26/01/2026 11:31

Well - I have finally mashed to get into the National Lottery website, but the messages but doesn't appear to be functioning just yet.

However - my balance is showing as £9 so it seems I didn't win big this time 😭

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RosyPumpkins · 26/01/2026 11:34

£9! Get in! That’s a coffee and cake or an overpriced glass of wine!

TheCountessofLocksley · 26/01/2026 11:38

You can still treat yourself - a new book, nice notebook, coffee and cake, some good olives, nice piece of your favourite cheese and some crackers, bottle of wine….

TheCountessofLocksley · 26/01/2026 11:40

Teuchterlass · 25/01/2026 23:57

Countess, you were lucky- my brother and his wife won the second top price , they were only given the champagne to hold by for photos then they took it away from them again!😂

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How very rude of the lottery people!!

I didn’t do photos or publicity…..am no contact with some family members and didn’t want them trying to get back into my life.

Beachtastic · 26/01/2026 11:57

DilemmaDelilah · 26/01/2026 11:31

Well - I have finally mashed to get into the National Lottery website, but the messages but doesn't appear to be functioning just yet.

However - my balance is showing as £9 so it seems I didn't win big this time 😭

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Oh!!! 🫢

Well I suppose it's 7.5 Mars bars...

Better luck next time OP!!!

PinkPanther57 · 26/01/2026 11:57

TheCountessofLocksley · 26/01/2026 11:40

How very rude of the lottery people!!

I didn’t do photos or publicity…..am no contact with some family members and didn’t want them trying to get back into my life.

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Very wise. Which one was it you won? Apologies I think you did share & was it from one line?

TheCountessofLocksley · 26/01/2026 12:56

PinkPanther57 · 26/01/2026 11:57

Very wise. Which one was it you won? Apologies I think you did share & was it from one line?

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Euromillions lucky dip - yes just the one line.

PinkPanther57 · 26/01/2026 13:04

TheCountessofLocksley · 26/01/2026 12:56

Euromillions lucky dip - yes just the one line.

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How fantastic! As they say the magic happens when a lot play a little…

Did you read about the man who won twice - a lucky dip & THEN a million via Euro millions raffle. The odds are prob higher for being struck by lightning twice…Or aliens landing :)