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According to the organisation’s list of unclaimed prizes, the winning Lotto ticket was bought on 1 July 2026 in Tameside.
There is a missing Lotto winner in Tameside (Image: PA)
Their winning numbers are: 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42, with a bonus ball of 54.
Time is running out for the missing winner to collect their prize as the December 28 deadline looms.
According to the rules, the winner must claim their money within 180 days, roughly six months, of the draw.
Allwyn, the National Operator, searched for the winner across the borough, visiting local sites including the scenic Hartshead Pike near Mossley and Portland Basin.
Andy Carter, Senior Winner’s Advisor at the National Lottery, searches for a missing winner in Tameside (Image: PA)
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire but I’ve had no luck.
“With just two months left to claim that £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the July 1 draw to take another look. The winning ticket could be thrown away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and make that search a celebration. So, if you’ve bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
National Lottery search for missing millionaire in Tameside (Image: PA)
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If not claimed, the prize, plus any interest earned on it, goes to the good causes supported by the National Lottery.
Each week, the games bring in around £33 million for National Lottery-funded projects, including in the arts and sports fields, local community groups and preserving British landmarks.
Anyone who believes they own the winning ticket can claim their winnings by contacting the National Lottery on 0333 234 44 33.
More information on how to play the National Lottery and claim prizes can be found on the organisation’s website.
