Family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring calls
Summary
A family from Somerset, England, won almost £1 million in the National Lottery after ignoring calls and emails for nine days. The family had formed a lottery group to celebrate a birthday, and the prize will be shared between the parents and their four children.Key Facts
- The Jefferson family won nearly £1 million by matching five numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
- They formed a lottery syndicate in July 2025 to celebrate builder Mark Jefferson’s birthday.
- Mark Jefferson ignored National Lottery notifications for nine days, thinking they were sales calls.
- The winning numbers were picked by Jefferson’s daughter, Alexandra.
- The family was surprised and emotional when they finally learned about the win.
- The prize money will be shared equally among Mark Jefferson, his wife Naomi, and their four adult children.
- The lottery draw took place on 24 June.
- The family describes winning as a life-changing moment.
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