Weekly tradition
Kelly Firth, 44, continued buying her late mum Carol's Lotto Hotpicks tickets after her passing in 2021.
Missed opportunity
After tearing up the ticket with her mum's numbers, Kelly had to search through the bin to claim her £1,600 winnings.
Sign from above
Kelly believes her win with her mum's numbers was a sign that Carol was still looking after her family.
Special memories
Kelly used the winnings to take her family on a trip to Blackpool, a place her mum loved, creating lasting memories.
Close calls
Other lottery winners have shared stories of almost missing out on their life-changing wins due to various mishaps.
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