A Mystery Scot Known Only as Mr. M From Ayrshire Has Won £10,000 A Month For A Year After Matching the Five Main Numbers in the Lotto Set For Life Draw. The Exciting Victory Occurred On Monday, February 17, 2025, Setting Off Plans For Mr. M To Buy A New Home And Celebrate With A Brand New Car.
Mr. M, who opted for a Lucky Dip ticket on the National Lottery App, is one of three winners to bag the second-tier prize from the draw. This significant win has been met with enthusiasm from the community and lottery officials alike. ‘Wow, what incredible news for Mr. M who has won £10k every month for an entire year. We hope he enjoys driving around in his new car and is looking forward to going house-hunting with the extra cash,' said Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery.
The Lotto Set For Life is not just any game. For £1.50 per line, players pick five numbers from 1 to 47 and one ‘Life Ball’ from 1 to 10, with the top prize awarding players £10,000 each month for 30 years and the second prize providing £10,000 per month for just one year. The next draw for Lotto Set For Life is set for this Thursday, offering another opportunity for luck-seekers.
Interestingly, the National Lottery has also launched the new ‘Set For 5 Years’ Scratchcard, which costs £2, allowing players to win £5,000 every month for five years. The growing popularity of these games continues to generate remarkable figures, as approximately £30 million is raised for various projects funded by the National Lottery each week.
To date, over 700,000 grants have been awarded through these funds, supporting numerous sectors from arts and sports to local community initiatives and the preservation of iconic British landmarks. Players eagerly await what the future holds, even as Mr. M celebrates his significant win. Online play has simplified the process, with options to buy tickets via the National Lottery’s website or app, where players will automatically receive notifications of any winnings.
The National Lottery figures indicate there are more than nine million players each week, highlighting the widespread appeal of lottery games. By using the National Lottery app or website, players are experiencing both the thrill of participating and the possibility of winning life-changing prizes.
With Mr. M's win, excitement around the Lotto continues, proving once again how players can dream big—one ticket at a time.