Lightning strikes twice
Richard Davies, 49, and wife Faye Stevenson‑Davies, 43, first hit the jackpot back in June 2018. Now, seven years later, they’ve done it again – matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on 26 November to bank another £1M.
The pair say they always believed another win was possible.
Faye said:
“We knew the odds were outrageous, but we’re proof that if you believe, anything is possible.”
Lucky Dip chain reaction
Richard revealed their winning ticket came after a run of four consecutive Lucky Dip entries.
“We matched two numbers on November 15, which gave us a free Lucky Dip. That rolled into the next draw, then the next, until finally the winning draw on November 26,” he explained.
Giving back to Wales
The couple aren’t just lucky — they’re community‑minded too. Both have volunteered at projects supported by National Lottery funding, from Richard offering haircuts at Cardiff’s Haircuts4Homeless to Faye cooking at Carmarthen’s Cegin Hedyn community kitchen.
“We’ve seen firsthand the difference Lottery funding makes across Wales,” Faye said.
No Maldives escape
Despite their new fortune, the couple aren’t planning a luxury getaway. Richard will keep working seven days a week as a courier to make sure Christmas deliveries arrive, while Faye will continue counselling clients — even on Christmas Day.
“That first win let me retrain and open my own practice. I feel blessed every day to do something meaningful, and I’m not going to abandon my clients now,” she said.
Past generosity, future unknown
The couple previously gifted cars, donated a minibus to their local rugby team, and helped friends and family after their first win. This time, they say they’ll take their time.
“We may have believed, but we didn’t have a plan. We’ll enjoy the moment and see what comes next,” Richard added.
“Festive magic”
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, said:
“Players winning more than once is unusual but not impossible. Richard and Faye are proof that festive magic is real.”
With a £15M “Must Be Won” Lotto draw on Christmas Eve, Carter added:
“If ever there was a time to believe in festive magic, now’s the time.”
