John plans birthday to remember after £1MMillion EuroMillions win

He and partner Lisa Beal, 47, now have the opportunity to mark the occasion in some style, with a huge bash at his local pub on the cards.

The father-of-two, who is now looking forward to the big 6-0, said, “I have been planning my birthday party at our local pub for a while now, as I always knew I wanted all my friends and family in one room to help me celebrate. But winning means that we can go even bigger and even better. Drinks are on me!”

Recalling the moment he found out that he was a brand-new millionaire, he explained, “I checked my National Lottery account after getting an email to say I had won something in the draw. At first, I was confused though as my balance was exactly the same as before – £2.80. I checked again and saw that I had in fact won £1MMillion! I really couldn’t believe it and I just kept checking.”

John headed straight to the pub immediately after it had started to sink in that he was a millionaire. He said, “My local is pretty much next door to where I live so my excitement was still at fever pitch in the few minutes it took me to get to the pub after realising that I had won. I just walked in and shouted, ‘I’m a millionaire,’ before ordering my usual!”

“My best mates just laughed at me and thought I was joking, until I showed them the app and the word ‘winner.’ I ordered my usual and called Lisa to tell her the news…it all felt so surreal, as this sort of thing doesn’t happen to people like us!”

Now that his disbelief has given way to pure excitement, John and Lisa are also looking to book a luxury holiday to Jamaica to soak up the sun and to take it all in.

3rd September 2025