Welsh couple scoop SECOND £1M Lottery jackpot in Christmas miracle

Lightning strikes twice

Richard Davies, 49, and wife Faye Stevenson‑Davies, 43, first hit the jackpot back in June 2018. Now, seven years later, they’ve done it again – matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on 26 November to bank another £1M.

The pair say they always believed another win was possible.

Faye said:

“We knew the odds were outrageous, but we’re proof that if you believe, anything is possible.”

Lucky Dip chain reaction

Richard revealed their winning ticket came after a run of four consecutive Lucky Dip entries.

“We matched two numbers on November 15, which gave us a free Lucky Dip. That rolled into the next draw, then the next, until finally the winning draw on November 26,” he explained.

Richard and Faye winning in 2025Richard and Faye winning in 2018

Giving back to Wales

The couple aren’t just lucky — they’re community‑minded too. Both have volunteered at projects supported by National Lottery funding, from Richard offering haircuts at Cardiff’s Haircuts4Homeless to Faye cooking at Carmarthen’s Cegin Hedyn community kitchen.

“We’ve seen firsthand the difference Lottery funding makes across Wales,” Faye said.

No Maldives escape

Despite their new fortune, the couple aren’t planning a luxury getaway. Richard will keep working seven days a week as a courier to make sure Christmas deliveries arrive, while Faye will continue counselling clients — even on Christmas Day.

“That first win let me retrain and open my own practice. I feel blessed every day to do something meaningful, and I’m not going to abandon my clients now,” she said.

Richard and Faye Davies gaze up as lottery balls soar overhead — a playful nod to their incredible second £1M National Lottery win.

Past generosity, future unknown

The couple previously gifted cars, donated a minibus to their local rugby team, and helped friends and family after their first win. This time, they say they’ll take their time.

“We may have believed, but we didn’t have a plan. We’ll enjoy the moment and see what comes next,” Richard added.

“Festive magic”

Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, said:

“Players winning more than once is unusual but not impossible. Richard and Faye are proof that festive magic is real.”

With a £15M “Must Be Won” Lotto draw on Christmas Eve, Carter added:

“If ever there was a time to believe in festive magic, now’s the time.”

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Carmarthenshire and Swansea lottery winners help ToyBox Project spread Christmas magic

Chris and Geraldine Bradley from Carmarthen, who won £3.5 million on Lotto, and Jeffrey and Davinia Pritchard from Carmarthenshire, who scooped £1 million on EuroMillions Millionaire Maker, were among those lending a hand. They were joined by Swansea couple Darren and Gemma Burfitt, who won on the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker last year.

The trio of local winners were part of a wider team of National Lottery winners from across Wales and the UK who came together to support the volunteer‑led project, which has received £144,800 from the National Lottery Community Fund.

(From left) Ceri‑Ann Roscoe‑Roberts, and Swansea winners Darren and Gemma Burfitt, pack and wrap gift boxes of toys for children in Caerphilly with the ToyBox Project, a charity that collects pre‑loved and new toy donations to support families and organisations.

Local winners give back

The ToyBox Project collects pre‑loved and new toys for families in need, with demand expected to double this Christmas. More than 1,500 children are set to receive gifts this festive season, with volunteers working to ensure no child misses out.

Darren and Gemma Burfitt said:

“Christmas is magical for all children, ours included, and ToyBox helps keep that magic alive for those who may have nothing or very little to open.”

Chris and Geraldine Bradley added:

“It’s wonderful to see how much effort goes into making sure children don’t miss out at Christmas. Being able to give back in this way is really special.”

(From left) Davinia Pritchard and her sister Jo, National Lottery winners, pack and wrap gift boxes of toys for children in Caerphilly with the ToyBox Project, a charity that collects pre‑loved and new toy donations to support families and organisations.

A growing project

Since its launch in 2020, ToyBox has supported thousands of families across South Wales. In 2024 alone, the project provided toys to more than 9,000 children.

James Morgan from ToyBox Project said:

“The National Lottery winners’ energy and enthusiasm have really brought the Christmas spirit alive. Having this extra help will set us up for the Christmas rush and ensure many more children have a magical surprise to open.”

ToyBox welcomes donations of toys, time and financial support to help meet rising demand.

National Lottery winners pack and wrap gift boxes of toys for local children in Caerphilly with the ToyBox Project, a charity that collects pre‑loved and new toy donations to support families and organisations in need across South Wales.

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