Hartlepool syndicate bowled over by Lotto win
Nine lucky indoor bowlers from Hartlepool have been bowled over after scoring a £343,643 win.
The nine-strong syndicate matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the draw to pocket more than £38,000 each. The team, which includes seven keen amateur bowlers from Mill House Bowls Club in Hartlepool, found out they had won when syndicate leader and club steward Philip Quinn checked their tickets.
The nine, who have all been playing as part of a syndicate since 1994, were over the moon when they heard the good news. “I couldn’t believe it”, said Philip. “As soon as it was confirmed, I called everyone to let them know. Some of the lads were that shocked by the news that they had to take the rest of the day off!”
After verifying the numbers online, Philip rang Camelot to be told they were indeed in possession of a winning ticket. He added: “As you can imagine, we were very protective of the actual ticket. I don’t think we slept for worrying we’d lose it! Ann kept it under her pillow the whole time.”
As soon as it was confirmed, I called everyone to let them know. Some of the lads were that shocked by the news that they had to take the rest of the day off!
Although few definitive plans have been made, all of the syndicate members are looking forward to spending their winnings, with travel at the top of the priority list.
Looking back on the circumstances of the win, Philip believes the news came at a particularly poignant time – on what would have been the birthday weekend of his mother in law.
“She always dreamed of winning the lottery. One of her big ambitions for the family was to know that everyone in the family was taken care of financially. She would have been so delighted with this win and loved all the fuss and celebration,” said Philip
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