A man in Wales is celebrating a life-changing win after purchasing a EuroMillions ticket with just minutes to spare before the draw deadline. Ray Bowen, 61, won £131,548.90 by matching the five main numbers and one Lucky Star number in the August 30, 2024, draw.
Ray, who usually plays with his own set of numbers, was pressed for time to input them before the deadline. Opting for a Lucky Dip due to time constraints, his impromptu decision turned out to be a stroke of luck. Ray shared, “It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in ages.”
After a movie night with friends, Ray checked his National Lottery account the next morning to find a winning message. Following confirmation from the lottery helpline, Ray was overwhelmed by the news and shared it with his family, including his three grandchildren whom he cares for full-time as a widower.
The newly minted winner already treated his family to a celebratory meal and plans to use a portion of his winnings for a family trip to Disney World and potentially buying the house he currently rents. Ray expressed his relief at not having to worry about bills anymore and looks forward to a more secure future.
Aside from his plans, Ray is an enthusiast of collecting personal war medals and silver coins. He is also researching his family history and planning to delve into investing in gold coins post-win. To unwind, Ray enjoys watching sci-fi and action movies.
Ray purchased his winning EuroMillions ticket through the National Lottery app and matched the winning numbers via a Lucky Dip. His winning numbers were 3, 24, 27, 33, 42, with Lucky Star numbers 4 and 6 on August 30, 2024.