A Northumberland man is celebrating after winning £1 million on a EuroMillions draw.
He became a millionaire overnight in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw and now plans to buy a home.
He pocketed the life-changing sum in a special National Lottery event, which guaranteed 10 new UK millionaires in a single draw.
He now plans to put his prize towards buying a new home and has vowed to treat his mates to a round of coffees to celebrate.
He said: "I fancied my chances on the 10 UK Millionaire Maker event, so I bought a ticket.
"I couldn't believe it when I realised that I had actually won.
"This means that my life can totally change and I can look forward to an amazing future in my own home."
He bought the winning ticket online, taking a chance on the May 1 draw.
Abbie Suddick, winners' advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: "Congratulations to our lucky Northumberland winner.
"What a wonderful way to become a millionaire and through the special Millionaire Maker event, too.
"We wish him all the best with finding his new home."
The National Lottery is reminding players that tickets can be purchased and checked at national-lottery.co.uk, via the National Lottery app, or in stores.
Those playing online are automatically notified by email if they win.
The retail tickets can also be scanned using the app to check results.
Every National Lottery ticket sold helps raise money for good causes across the UK.
On average, around £33 million is generated each week for projects supporting the arts, sports, heritage, and communities.
Since its launch, the lottery has contributed more than £53 billion to good causes, funding schemes in every UK postcode area.
From supporting the arts and sport sectors, to empowering local community groups and preserving iconic British landmarks.
Players are reminded that playing the lottery is not only a chance to win, but also an opportunity to give back and help improve communities across the country.
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