A teenage father from Weston-super-Mare has become one of Britain's youngest multimillionaires after his life transformed overnight with a staggering £61 million EuroMillions win.
Ryan Bate, who works as a window cleaner, discovered his incredible fortune while checking his lottery ticket during a late-night shopping trip. The 19-year-old, who became a father just months earlier, initially thought he'd won a mere £2.60 before the reality of his jackpot win dawned.
From Minimum Wage to Multi-Millions
Ryan had been earning minimum wage working multiple jobs, including cleaning windows and working at a car garage, to support his young family. The life-changing moment came when he scanned his ticket at a local Tesco self-checkout machine.
"I was just expecting it to say two pounds and sixty pence," Ryan recalled. "When I saw all the numbers come up, I was just in complete shock."
Family First: Plans for New Generation
The young winner immediately thought of providing security for his baby daughter, who was born in August. His priorities include buying a family home and ensuring his child's future is secure.
"It's not about me, it's about my daughter now," Ryan emphasised, showing maturity beyond his years. His girlfriend, who was at work when he discovered the win, initially thought he was joking about their sudden fortune.
Keeping Feet on Ground Despite Fortune
Despite joining the ranks of Britain's wealthiest young people, Ryan plans to continue working and maintain some normality in his life. "I'm still going to carry on window cleaning," he insisted, demonstrating his down-to-earth attitude.
The win makes Ryan one of the youngest ever EuroMillions jackpot winners in UK history, proving that life-changing fortune can strike anyone at any time.
