A woman from Rhondda Cynon Taff has scooped a £1 million prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw after a seagull’s droppings prompted her to test her luck with an additional lottery ticket.
The Welsh winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, struck gold on Friday, June 13, joining 12 other lucky ticket holders who each claimed the seven-figure prize in the special draw. The extraordinary win came after an unusual encounter with nature whilst out shopping.
“I regularly buy a ticket for the EuroMillions each month, but after being pooed on by a seagull whilst out shopping, I decided to test my luck with an extra ticket,” the winner explained, embracing the age-old belief that bird droppings bring good fortune.
Superstition Pays Off
The incident that led to the windfall occurred during a routine shopping trip when the unsuspecting shopper became the target of a passing seagull. Rather than viewing it as an unfortunate mishap, she interpreted the messy encounter as a potential sign of impending luck.
Her decision to purchase an additional EuroMillions ticket proved to be life-changing when the UK Millionaire Maker code matched during the Friday the 13th draw – another date often associated with superstition, though typically viewed as unlucky.
The timing couldn’t have been more ironic, with both the seagull incident and the winning date challenging conventional notions of bad luck. For this Welsh winner, Friday the 13th will forever be remembered as the luckiest day of her life.
Plans for the Windfall
With her newfound wealth, the Rhondda Cynon Taff resident has already mapped out practical plans for her million-pound prize. Top of her shopping list are two major purchases that will significantly improve her quality of life.
“I intend to spend it on a new car and a house,” she revealed, demonstrating a sensible approach to her unexpected fortune. These investments represent security and comfort rather than extravagant splurges, reflecting the down-to-earth nature of many lottery winners.
The decision to upgrade both her vehicle and living situation suggests the win has provided an opportunity to make substantial life improvements that might otherwise have taken years to achieve.
Lucky Thirteen
The Welsh woman was one of 13 UK players to win £1 million each in the special EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw. This supplementary game, exclusive to UK players, guarantees multiple millionaire winners in addition to the main EuroMillions jackpot.
Each EuroMillions ticket purchased in the UK automatically includes a unique UK Millionaire Maker code, giving players an extra chance to win big even if they don’t match the main draw numbers. On this particular Friday, 13 codes were selected, creating 13 new millionaires across the nation.
The UK Millionaire Maker has created thousands of millionaires since its introduction, adding an extra layer of excitement to the twice-weekly EuroMillions draws held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Seagull Superstition
The belief that bird droppings bring good luck has roots in various cultures worldwide. In many traditions, this messy misfortune is considered a sign of incoming wealth or positive change, based on the idea that the odds of being targeted by a bird are relatively slim.
Russian and Turkish folklore particularly emphasise this superstition, with some believing the luck is proportional to the inconvenience caused. The Welsh winner’s experience certainly validates this belief, turning an unpleasant shopping incident into a million-pound windfall.
Seagulls, often considered pests in coastal and urban areas of Wales, are notorious for their bold behaviour and accuracy when relieving themselves. For one Rhondda Cynon Taff resident, however, a seagull’s aim proved to be worth its weight in gold.
Welsh Lottery Success
Wales has enjoyed its fair share of lottery success over the years, with numerous major winners emerging from the country. The principality’s lottery winners have ranged from modest prize winners to multi-millionaire jackpot victors.
This latest win adds to the growing list of Welsh success stories, though the unique circumstances surrounding the ticket purchase make it particularly memorable. The combination of seagull droppings and Friday the 13th creating a millionaire will undoubtedly become part of Welsh lottery folklore.
The winner joins an exclusive club of UK millionaires created by the National Lottery since its launch in 1994. During that time, over 7,400 new millionaires have been created across the UK through various lottery games.
Remaining Anonymous
Like many lottery winners, the Welsh woman has chosen to keep her identity private, a decision that allows her to enjoy her newfound wealth without unwanted attention. The National Lottery permits winners to remain anonymous if they wish, protecting their privacy whilst still sharing their success stories.
This anonymity enables winners to continue their normal lives whilst making plans for their windfall. For the seagull-blessed winner, this means she can shop for her new car and house without the pressure of public scrutiny.
A Reminder to Check Tickets
The unusual circumstances of this win serve as a reminder to all lottery players to check their tickets carefully. With multiple UK Millionaire Maker winners in each draw, players might be sitting on a fortune without realising it.
The National Lottery urges all players to check both their main EuroMillions numbers and their UK Millionaire Maker codes after every draw. Unclaimed prizes eventually go back into the fund for good causes, so winners are encouraged to come forward promptly.
For one Welsh woman, a seagull’s impeccable timing and a spontaneous decision to buy an extra ticket transformed an ordinary Friday into an extraordinary life-changing moment. Sometimes, it seems, even the messiest situations can lead to the most golden opportunities.
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