04/01/2005

Search on for £7m winning Belfast lottery ticket holder

National Lottery operator Camelot has launched a search for a £7 million lottery ticket which was purchased in Belfast.

Camelot said the ticket holder, who purchased the ticket in August, had 180 days remaining in which to claim their prize before the money is donated to arts, sports and community groups.

The win is part of £16.3 million worth of unclaimed prizes from tickets bought in Kent, Lancashire, Gloucestershire and West Midlands.

Anyone who believes they have a winning ticket is urged to call the National Lottery line on 0845 910 0000.

(MB/SP)

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