James Clarkson, a trainee gas engineer, wins a life-changing £7.5 million Lotto jackpot and plans to continue working.
He won the prize on January 4, and even with all that cash, he’s sticking to his job and plans to keep earning his qualifications. But hey, he’s also treating himself! He’s booked a fancy holiday and even paid off his parents’ mortgage.
Before this big win, James got a little lucky with a £120 win in the Christmas draw. So, he decided to buy more Lotto lines for the new year, and one of those lines changed his life forever.
He found out about his win on January 5 while at his girlfriend’s place. He woke up early to check the snowfall and saw a message on the National Lottery app. At first, he couldn’t believe it, but then he realized he matched all six numbers!
He was so excited that he woke up his girlfriend, but she thought he was joking and went back to sleep. So, he called his dad, who told him to come home to check it out together.
When he and his family called the National Lottery, they confirmed he was the winner. James couldn’t stop laughing; it felt unreal! He spent the day celebrating with family, enjoying a roast dinner and some bubbly.
But reality hit the next day when he was back to work, fixing blocked drains with his dad. He’s determined to keep working and wants to become a qualified heating engineer.
James left school during the pandemic and started an apprenticeship in bricklaying before joining his dad’s business. He’s not letting the money change him; he wants to stay grounded and have a purpose.
Of course, he’s treating himself a bit too! He’s already booked a luxury trip to Cape Verde and bought some designer goodies. He’s even eyeing a new Audi for himself.
James is a huge Manchester City fan and hopes to catch more games now that he has the funds. He’s also thinking about how to help his extended family, starting with paying off his parents’ mortgage.
They were really touched when he told them. He wants everyone to benefit from his win. There have been more family celebrations since the news broke, with everyone gathering at a local pub to enjoy the moment together.
His winning numbers were 16, 19, 22, 24, 27, and 35. What a story, right?
