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Family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring calls
The Jefferson family matched five numbers and the Bonus Ball to scoop the prize money
A family almost missed out on a £1m lottery jackpot after unknowingly ignoring calls and emails notifying them that they had won.
Builder Mark Jefferson from Ilminster, Somerset, ignored the National Lottery's notifications for nine days before reluctantly answering the phone.
Jefferson, his wife and their four children set up the syndicate in July 2025 to celebrate his birthday.
"Knowing the family has opportunities we have never imagined before is the best feeling in the world," Jefferson said.
The family syndicate matched five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the lottery draw on 24 June.
Jefferson's daughter, Alexandra, chose the winning numbers.
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