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Kath Main claims that the drawn numbers matched her bet, but the ticket was thrown away after the machine did not indicate a prize; now, the operator Allwyn is investigating a possible technical failure or human error
A 46-year-old woman is trying to prove that she won £12 million after her £12 million winning ticket was discarded at a supermarket in Abercynon, South Wales. The operator Allwyn is investigating whether there was a machine failure or human error during the game check.
£12 million winning ticket may have been discarded after verification
Kath Main discovered the possible win by reading in The Sun newspaper that the main prize from the June 6 draw remained unclaimed. When comparing the published numbers, she realized they were the same ones she had used for 20 years.
The bet had been placed by her mother, Fiona, who took the ticket for verification at a Londis supermarket. There, the owner informed her that no prize appeared on the screen and asked if she wanted the papers back.
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Since the machine did not emit a sound signal and the shopkeeper stated there was no prize, Fiona authorized the tickets to be thrown in the trash. By the time Kath noticed the number coincidence, the bins had already been emptied.
Operator analyzes receipt and images presented by the family
Kath reported the case to Allwyn, responsible for the National Lottery, and presented a purchase receipt. She also provided images from a hair salon’s doorbell camera showing her mother at the time related to the verification.
The woman asked the operator if the absence of a sound signal could indicate a machine failure. According to Kath, the company responded that this possibility exists, although it is considered highly unlikely, and also mentioned the possibility of human error.
The supermarket does not have security cameras because it is undergoing renovation. The owner, Karan Kumar, stated that the machine might have had some problem and said it would be incredible if the customer actually received the prize.
Store suspends bets while investigation continues
Lottery games were suspended at the establishment during the investigation. The machine used to check the ticket was turned off, while scratch cards were removed from the store.
Allwyn will have up to 30 days to decide if Kath can be recognized as the winner. The company confirmed the investigation and informed that the National Lottery allows claims when a winning ticket is lost, stolen, or destroyed.
A mother of two and a rugby club secretary, Kath stated that she has been living in uncertainty since the discovery. Although she avoids planning the use of the money, she said she would like to follow the Lions tour in New Zealand in 2029.
This article was prepared based on information from the provided material and confirmation attributed to Allwyn, with data, numbers, and statements preserved as per the consulted content.
