01/04/2015

Couple Scoop Second EuroMillions Win

A couple from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire have won the EuroMillions – for the second time in two years.

The couple, named as David and Kathleen Long, scooped the £1m lottery prize in the draw which took place on 27 March. Their first win was in 2013, where they also won £1m.

Camelot, the lottery organiser, said it was an "extraordinary situation".

A spokesperson added: "As you can imagine, we see winners who win once who are very, very shocked. It must be even more shocking to win twice."

(JP)

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