By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-17 17:25:55 | Updated at 2026-08-17 17:36:08
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A stay-at-home mother has landed the £300,000 jackpot on a National Lottery Cashword Bonus scratchcard.
The winner, from Newport in her 50s, has been buying scratchcards ever since they were first introduced in the 1990s.
She said: "It's unreal and exciting, and it's such a relief to have the financial worries out of the way."
The life-changing prize has provided an enormous sense of relief for the Newport resident, lifting the burden of money concerns that had weighed on her.
The lucky mother claimed the top prize available on the popular scratchcard game, operated by Allwyn on behalf of the National Lottery.
Among her plans for the windfall, she intends to pay off her mortgage and help her son purchase a new vehicle.
She also has her eye on treating herself to some fresh towels.
Liz Styles, winners' advisor at Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, said: "Congratulations to our lucky Newport winner."
A stay-at-home mother has landed the £300,000 jackpot on a National Lottery Cashword Bonus scratchcard
She added: "It's fantastic to hear that her love of The National Lottery's games has resulted in such a fantastic prize.
"We hope this win brings her and her family plenty of happiness and financial security for the future."
The Cashword Bonus scratchcard retails for £3, with £300,000 as the maximum prize.
The overall chance of scooping any reward on the card stands at 1 in 3.11.
The winner has been buying scratchcards ever since they were first introduced
Tickets are available both in shops and via the National Lottery app or website.
Online purchases are automatically checked and winners alerted by email.
The lottery continues to generate significant funding for community projects nationwide.
Approximately £33million is contributed by players each week.
Since its 1994 launch, more than £53billion has been directed towards more than 680,000 initiatives spanning grassroots sport, local arts, heritage and community programmes throughout every corner of the UK.
A significant shift in National Lottery scratchcards will arrive next month, as operator Allwyn has confirmed plans to double the maximum jackpot prize available to players.
The operator is launching a festive-themed scratchcard named "When It's Gold Outside" designed for the Christmas period.
The new game will offer a top prize of £4million, representing a doubling of the current highest jackpot available on National Lottery scratchcards.
Scratchcard enthusiasts will see enhanced prize opportunities from September onwards.
