Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMark Jefferson, who played with his wife Naomi and four children, said it was only by chance that he reluctantly answered a call from the National Lottery after nine days turning down their attempts to reach him (The National Lottery)A Somerset family have claimed a £1 million Lotto jackpot after ignoring calls and emails from the National Lottery for nine days, believing they were spam. Builder Mark Jefferson, from Ilminster, set up the syndicate with his wife Naomi and their four adult children less than a year ago to celebrate his birthday. The family matched five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the draw on 24 June, using winning numbers chosen by daughter Alexandra. Mr Jefferson admitted he was in tears when he finally answered the phone and discovered his family had won the life-changing prize. The jackpot will be shared among the family, who plan to buy a convertible, purchase a caravan on the south coast, and go on a holiday abroad. In full‘Thank goodness!’: Builder almost misses out on £1m lottery win after ignoring ‘sales’ callsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Somerset family almost lost £1m winnings after ignoring National Lottery’s calls
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMark Jefferson, who played with his wife Naomi and four children, said it was only by chance that he reluctantly answered a call from the National Lottery after nine days turning down their attempts to reach him (The National Lottery)A Somerset family have claimed a £1 million Lotto jackpot after ignoring calls and emails from the National Lottery for nine days, believing they were spam. Builder Mark Jefferson, from Ilminster, set up the syndicate with his wife Naomi and their four adult children less than a year ago to celebrate his birthday. The family matched five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the draw on 24 June, using winning numbers chosen by daughter Alexandra. Mr Jefferson admitted he was in tears when he finally answered the phone and discovered his family had won the life-changing prize. The jackpot will be shared among the family, who plan to buy a convertible, purchase a caravan on the south coast, and go on a holiday abroad. In full‘Thank goodness!’: Builder almost misses out on £1m lottery win after ignoring ‘sales’ callsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
