Michael D. Carroll

A woman from South Wales claims she won a £12 million lottery jackpot but lost the chance to claim it after the ticket was mistakenly thrown away by a shopkeeper. The ticket had been checked at a Londis store, where it was reportedly deemed non-winning before being discarded. After noticing the jackpot was unclaimed and recognising her usual numbers, she contacted the lottery operator Allwyn and provided supporting evidence. An investigation is underway, with lottery operations at the store suspended. Allwyn may take up to 30 days to determine whether the prize can be awarded, as the ticket was lost and the shop had no CCTV during renovations.

A South Wales mother, Kath Main, believes she won a £12 million Lotto jackpot but says her ticket was mistakenly thrown away after a shop machine failed to register a win during verification. The National Lottery operator Allwyn is investigating the claim, with Kath providing supporting evidence including proof of purchase and doorbell footage. The Londis store involved lacked CCTV during refurbishment, and lottery services there have been suspended pending the inquiry. Allwyn may take up to 30 days to determine whether she can claim the prize, which would otherwise be redirected to charitable causes.