FACT: One in four lottery jackpots are won by syndicates, here is one fromdecember 2007.
A 16-strong syndicate of factory workers from a local fire pump company in Warwick is celebrating today after winning the Lotto Rollover jackpot of £7,603,209 on Saturday 1st December.
The syndicate members, who are all factory-floor staff at Hale Products Europe, have walked away with a staggering £475,200 share of the jackpot each. Syndicate leader, Phil Harrhy, says the big win is still sinking in. Phil was at home on Saturday night, settling down in front of the TV ready to watch 'Heroes' with a pint and a bag of sweets, when his boss called saying he thought they had hit the jackpot.
Phil said: "First of all I panicked that I had not put the numbers on, but seeing as I do everything online I realised I could relax. After that sigh of relief, I had the problem of not being able to go online at home. I dashed around to the neighbours and we checked the tickets and there they were…all six numbers.
Phil continued: "I then had to wait until we knew how many winners there were and what the final figure would be. In among all this, the phone was going from my boss and other syndicate members asking what was happening. Finally it was announced that there was only one winning ticket and we were rich".
Phil and his partner, Susan, are now revelling in the fact that they are now financially secure. A Christmas to remember is on the cards as well as some house renovations and a new car.
Phil added: "I am still coming to terms with such a big win, the timing is perfect, I don't have to worry about things now".
