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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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A promise kept, a bridge built

Four neighbours in Cwrt Henri, Carmarthenshire are celebrating a shared windfall after their postcode landed the £1 million Millionaire Street prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery draw on Saturday 13 September.

Cwrt Henri sits on the A40 corridor between Carmarthen and Llandeilo, and the postcode win has brought joy to several households in the village.

Among the winners is Isara Panicker, 38, who plans to use part of her £250,000 prize to build a long-promised bridge on her father’s farm.

Isara Panicker said: “We need to build a bridge at the farm. When the river rises, it’s not easy to cross. I promised dad we’d get it done one day — and now we finally can.”

The new bridge will help prevent the farm from being cut off during periods of high water, fulfilling a long-standing commitment to her father Simon.

Neighbours win together

Three of Ms Panicker’s neighbours also won £250,000 each, with the postcode draw bringing joy to multiple households.

Susan Childs, 56, said:

“My mother-in-law has won, my tenant and my neighbour too. So, to win with them — there’s something special about it.”

She and her husband Colin plan to use part of their winnings to travel to New Zealand for a family friend’s wedding.

Their tenant, Julie Carter, 66, a retired nurse, described the win as the start of her dream retirement.

Julie Carter said: “We never thought we would ever win big on Postcode Lottery. But now, this is the retirement we dreamt of.”

Julie and her husband Steve, who married in Key West, Florida without a honeymoon, have already booked a trip to Spain and plan to visit the Maldives after Christmas.

Charities benefit from postcode prize

The ripple effect of the win extends beyond the village, with several Welsh charities receiving significant funding.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales received £80,000 to support its Every Child in Wales initiative.

Dr Lucy A. Sutherland, director of the Garden, said: “We are deeply grateful. This generous funding will support our educators to take their expertise beyond the Garden walls, working with young people and teachers across Wales.”

Two other organisations — Carmarthen Youth Project and St Davids Diocesan Council for Social Responsibility — each received £50,000 to support their work with young people and communities.

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