A couple from mid-Wales have defied odds of more than 24 trillion to one to win the national lottery jackpot for a second time. Richard Davies, 49, and Faye Stevenson-Davies, 43, first won £1m in June 2018 via the EuroMillions millionaire maker.
Their latest win came in the Lotto draw on 26 November, when they matched five main numbers and the bonus ball. “We knew the odds of it happening again were outrageous, but we’re proof that if you believe, anything is possible,” Faye told the BBC.
According to Allwyn, the lottery operator, the chances of the same couple winning both prizes are more than 24 trillion to one. Richard explained that the win came through a series of consecutive Lotto draws, where matching two numbers earned a free Lucky Dip for the next draw, eventually leading to the winning draw.
Despite their renewed fortune, the couple remain community-focused. Richard, a former hairdresser, now volunteers at a homeless shelter in Cardiff and works as a delivery driver to help friends. Faye, an ex-nurse, volunteers as a cook at a community kitchen in Carmarthen and provides mental health counselling. She will be working on Christmas Day.
“The first time we won we gifted people cars, donated a minibus to the local rugby team and did our best to help friends and family,” said Faye. “This time around, who knows? We’re just going to take our time and enjoy the moment.”
