THE winner of a Lotto draw from last month has come forward...and they are from Lancashire.

Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, operator of The National Lottery, has announced the The lucky ticket-holder, who matched five main numbers and the bonus ball in the draw, has scooped an amazing £1,000,000.

Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, said, “It’s fantastic news that the lucky ticket-holder has now claimed their prize. We will now focus on supporting the ticket-holder through the process. 

“We’re encouraging all National Lottery players to check their tickets, either online via the National Lottery website or, as the current situation allows, in their local store.”

The ticket was bought in West Lancashire.

Thanks to National Lottery players, up to £600M is being used by charities and organisations affected by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak across the arts, community and charity, heritage, education, environment and sport sectors.

This includes up to £300M in funding support from the National Lottery Community Fund which is being used to help groups best placed to support people and communities through the crisis - from helping support food banks to causes that combat loneliness and isolation, support for the elderly and projects that aid health in the community.

By playing The National Lottery, an average of £30M is raised every week by National Lottery players for projects big and small across the country.

With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket.

Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk

Anyone concerned about lost or unchecked tickets may like to consider either setting up a National Lottery Direct Debit or playing online at www.national-lottery.co.uk.

Numbers can be entered in advance and lucky winners are notified online if their numbers come up. For further information call 0333 234 4433 or visit www.national-lottery.co.uk