A lorry driver from Somerset has commemorated his £1 million win in the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw by having the company's logo tattooed on his wrist. Andrew Williams, 66, won the tax-free jackpot just one week after retiring from a 35-year career driving HGVs, during which he regularly covered more than 1,500 miles a week.
Williams admitted he had been anxious about his financial future after retiring, worried about his pension pot and rising costs. 'Any worries I had have completely evaporated,' he said. The win has transformed his life, and he chose to mark the occasion with a permanent reminder. 'I like to get tattoos that represent important moments in my life, and this fits the bill,' he explained, adding that he thought the logo was 'pretty cool'.
A father of three and grandfather of one, Williams said the greatest impact of his windfall will be felt by his family. He plans to help his son, who is expecting his first child in September, get onto the property ladder, and also assist his daughters with their housing needs. 'If I can make life a bit easier for them, that means everything to me,' he said.
Despite his newfound wealth, Williams intends to live modestly. He rents a two-bedroom flat and plans to invest most of the prize money, using the interest as income. He said he will treat himself to a second-hand Mercedes GLE and a nice watch, but ruled out a sports car due to his knees. 'I'm happy as I am,' he said. 'The main thing is knowing I'm secure and the family are looked after.'
