A mystery Lottery winner from Essex has become a millionaire without even laying her hands on a ticket.

The lucky woman, known only as Miss L, scooped the life-changing prize of £1,000,000 in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on January 26, 2018.

Miss L played the game online.

Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said: “Huge congratulations to Miss L for winning this fantastic prize without even touching a ticket – after a few simple clicks she has become a millionaire and can now jet off on holiday to help celebrate her new-found wealth.”