School Caretaker Sweeps Up Big EuroMillions Prize
Last Updated: Friday 4th October 2024, 10:41
As the EuroMillions jackpot continues to soar following the recent Superdraw, a school caretaker from Bathgate in Scotland has set his sights on early retirement after coming forward to claim £183,257.
John McDowell landed the six-figure sum after matching all five main numbers and one of the two Lucky Stars in the EuroMillions draw on Friday 6th September.
Aged 53, John is now looking forward to giving up his job a little earlier than he had initially planned, while he is also going to take his brother on his first-ever foreign holiday.
He said: “I absolutely love my job but winning this money will mean I get to retire that little bit earlier and put my feet up sooner. I can't wait to treat my family – my brother has never been abroad before so the first thing I wanted to do was book a holiday somewhere hot and sunny for us both.
“I asked him whether he fancied spending Christmas in Egypt, as it would be nice to spend some time swapping the cold Scottish weather for somewhere warm at that time of year. He agreed, so I told him to get a passport ordered. It will be a really special holiday.
"I have been wanting to get myself a new car for a while, but I've been putting it off, but I'll definitely be shopping for one soon. I like to travel up north to get away from it all, so I'd love to get an SUV-style car – maybe a Kia Sportage – to help me explore. I would also like to help my daughters plan for their futures, so I'll now also be able to help them to get on the property ladder when the time's right."
EuroMillions Jackpot Passes £130 Million
The EuroMillions jackpot, meanwhile, is up to an estimated £133 million for Friday night after rolling over in last week’s Superdraw and the subsequent draw on Tuesday.
It could potentially keep going all the way until it reaches its jackpot cap of €250 million (approximately £210 million) although players in the UK and the rest of Europe will be hoping to pocket it at the earliest opportunity.
Make sure not to miss out on the next draw, whether you pick up your ticket from a retailer or take part online. You can then check the results as soon as they are available.