Father ‘just made a cuppa and turned on the football’ after £1m lottery win

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A father-of-two who won £1 million on the National Lottery has said he switched on the television to watch the football before telling his family of his “utterly life-changing” prize. “The other part of my brain, the dreamer and adventurous side, is all over the win.” Money doesn’t buy happiness but it does make life a lot easier Lottery winner Paul McDonald Mr McDonald said he does not plan to give up his job but intends to spend the money on family trips. Whether it’s a luxury ski-holiday to Aspen Christmas trips to Lapland meals out with family and friends, or weekends away just for us, breaking out from daily life and making memories is going to be utterly life-changing.” He went on: “My youngest doesn’t quite understand the value of money but my eldest, who is 16, was a bit overwhelmed, there were a few tears. Money doesn’t buy happiness but it does make life a lot easier, it gives us options and gives the children security and will give me more time to spend with friends and family.” Mr McDonald bought his £1,063,516 winning ticket for the Must Be Won draw on Saturday December 11 on the National Lottery website, and the lucky numbers were 6, 13, 14, 15, 31, 33 with bonus ball 38.