Mystery County Durham man wins £1m Olympic lotto jackpot

11:33am Tuesday 7th August 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Matt Westcott

A MYSTERY County Durham man achieved an Olympic gold all of his own after banking a £1m lottery win on the night of the opening ceremony.

The EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle winner, who is known only as Mr R, played online during a one-off EuroMillions event to mark the Games in which 100 millionaires were created in the UK.

So far 92 millionaires have claimed their £1m cheque meaning the draw has smashed the world record for the most millionaires made in a single draw.

A National Lottery spokesperson said: “Well done to Mr R, he has banked this amazing prize with just a few simple clicks – he didn’t even have to pick up a ticket. If you play interactively, not only do we check your numbers, we also let you know you have won – it couldn’t be easier.”

Do you know the mystery winner? Email newsdesk@nne.co.uk or call 01325-505065.

Comments(6)

D D Coy says...
1:38pm Tue 7 Aug 12

Leave Mr R alone as he obviously wants his privacy or does such press intrusion only apply to national rags?

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simmo3578 says...
2:15pm Tue 7 Aug 12

Is Mr R the alleged winner from shildon?

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GeordieB says...
5:15pm Tue 7 Aug 12

Good luck to Mr R. Beware the fair weather friends that will no doubt surface.

As for identifying who it is, that is up to Mr R himself. We the public don't want or need to know.

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Mister R says...
6:30pm Tue 7 Aug 12

Why are you asking people to contact the Northern Echo if they know the winner. Please leave me alone!

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simmo3578 says...
7:15pm Tue 7 Aug 12

you giving up on your benefits now Mister R?

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flynz80 says...
5:03pm Wed 8 Aug 12

If Mr R wants to be identified then thats up to him, dont ask people to contact if they know him. Not that true friends or family would do that anyway!

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