Mistake nets a million

Donald and Ann Webster from Derby always play the same Lotto numbers. But for the draw on Saturday 6 May Donald accidentally marked 33 on his coupon, instead of their usual 34. After discussion with wife Ann they left the 33 mark, marked 34 as normal and left off their usual 43.

You can imagine their surprise, disbelief, amazement and joy when watching the Lotto draw live, they saw their new numbers 2,7,11,21,33,34 drop out as jackpot winners. Now they have received a cheque for £1,023,801. Had they played their normal numbers and matched five they would have won £829. Donald works at Rolls Royce and is a fan and collector, so would not mind buying an addition for his collection. Ann is keen to upgrade their flights to First Class for their planned holiday to Florida.

- 15/6/06