A 19-year-old was overjoyed after winning 182 million in the lottery, but the joy was short-lived: she lost it all because she didn’t pay for the ticket
By: VirgilioNews | Posted on: 2023-01-20 18:42
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The story coming out of the UK is incredible: one 19 years old won 182 million in the lotteryBut the joy didn’t last long. He actually found out soon after don’t actually pay for the ticket and so he lost everything. How the unfortunate young woman fared.
The 19-year-old wins 182 million in the Euromillions
The facts are from February 2021 but have recently returned to occupy the pages of newspapers around the world because the story is extraordinary: what was originally a very young girlHerefordshire She was sure that she had won 182 million in the Euromillions.
It’s about the pan-European lottery introduced in France, Spain and Great Britain from 2004, then opened up to other countries such as Belgium, Portugal and Switzerland.
Photo source: iSTOCKThe numbers played by the 19-year-old and her boyfriend were drawn on February 26, 2021
At the time of facts Rachel Kennedy She was 19, her boyfriend at the time (Liam McCrohan) 21 and were convinced they were settled for life: the numbers they had played 5 weeks in a row (12, 22, 29, 33, 6 and 11) were actually drawn.
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Understandably, the pair freaked out and, after notifying the girl’s mother, called to collect their prize. However, over the phone, they discovered a very bitter truth.
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there Camelotthe company that administers the lottery told him that while their numbers are winners on paper and they are entitled to £182m, it is a shame the 19-year-old did not pay for the ticket.
The reason is sensational: on the card with which the lottery ticket was paid for there was not enough money to make the transition (he only had £2.50) which was then refused and his card invalidated. A slap in the face for the two who were already looking forward to a life of luxury.
The reaction after the failed victory
According to what the story’s two protagonists told the Daily Star, the boyfriend’s reaction was even worse: “Rachel was pretty calm, me In my head, I had already spent that money“.
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The boy, now 23, said to himself “absolutely devastated when I found out from the man on the phone that we hadn’t even bought the ticket. I already envisioned our dream home and car.”
In addition to the damage, there was also a little joke: Camelot sent the two lucky-unlucky boys a note in which they wished him better luck for subsequent draws. A company spokesman confirmed the story and said he hoped the young woman could buy new tickets.
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