Glasgow man 'Set for Life' after National Lottery win

Shaun McCandlish matched five main numbers in the Set for Life draw on Thursday, September 15 with a lucky dip he bought on the National Lottery App. 

Shaun will now receive £10,000 a month for a year after claiming the win.

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The 31-year-old said: "I decided to buy a couple of Set For Life tickets after seeing what the prize was for the game.

"What drew me to the game was the constant and steady amount each month, instead of one sum.

"When I told my friends I’d won the National Lottery, they jokingly told me not to go out and buy a Mustang but in reality, this win truly has set me up for life."

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When Shaun's windfall came in, he received an automatic notification on his app. 

He checked his messages first thing on the Friday morning before work and found an email telling him he had won. 

Not able to believe his luck, Shaun deleted and redownloaded the app three times to check it was real. 

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When he was finally convinced he was a winner, he screamed the house down with excitement. 

Shaun said: "I just about knocked my mum’s bedroom door off its hinges.

"I think I was close to giving her a heart attack, she needed a few minutes to calm her nerves before celebrating with me."

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Although he originally planned to keep his win quiet, the excitement caused money advisor Shaun to quickly spill the beans. 

He said: "I walked into work on the Friday and one of my co-workers simply said: ‘Good morning’ and I replied with: ‘I’ve won the lottery’.

"The cat was out of the bag."

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While grateful for the opportunity to be able to save up for a house deposit, Shaun also plans to use some of his winnings on a trip of a lifetime to Japan with his partner.

He said: "I’ve always wanted to visit Japan since I was young – from the capital city of Tokyo, to the rolling hills and hot springs in the countryside, there’s so much to explore.

"I’d love to see the gardens of the Imperial Palace and visit Mount Fuji – and of course ride the bullet train [Shinkansen]."

And Shaun's luck has continued since the big win. 

He added: "I actually won another £5 in the draw the week after.

"I wonder how many of my friends have put on a Set For Life ticket since hearing about my win."