Lanarkshire man wins £1million National Lottery jackpot and instantly makes big purchase
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A MYSTERY Scots lotto winner from Lanarkshire has scooped the top prize £1 million in The National Lottery.
The winner, known only as Mr. I, won the top prize on the £1 million Jackpot Green Instant Win Game.
The man, from Lanarkshire, bought a new car as his first purchase with his winnings after he became a millionaire overnight.
He is one of eight million players that win each week on The National Lottery's range of games.
Interactive winners have the opportunity to release their name, remain anonymous or like this winner, release some details through partial publicity.
Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, congratulated the man and wished him well with his winnings.
He said: “Huge congratulations to Mr. I who has become a millionaire overnight in just a few clicks.
"He can look forward to life as a newly-made millionaire, starting off with enjoying his new car.”
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