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It can’t be them: London national lottery jackpot winner misses out on £10.6m

Ticket bought in Bexley expires after 180-day claim period, despite extensive search for holder For many people in south-east London, the thought of winning the lottery and becoming an overnight millionaire would be a…

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The GuardianApr 3, 2026, 12:15 PM

It can’t be them: London national lottery jackpot winner misses out on £10.6m

Ticket bought in Bexley expires after 180-day claim period, despite extensive search for holder For many people in south-east London, the thought of winning the lottery and becoming an overnight millionaire would be a wonderful dream. For one person, however, that dream is now a nightmare after missing the deadline to claim a jackpot of more than £10m. National lottery players have 180 days to claim their winnings, but are entitled to nothing after the deadline has passed. Despite an “extensive search”, the national lottery said no valid claim had been made for a jackpot worth £10.6m for a Lotto ticket bought in Bexley on 4 October last year. Continue reading...

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