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Welsh Couple Defy 24 Trillion-to-1 Odds With Second Lottery Win
Winning the lottery once is rare. Winning it twice is almost unimaginable.
Yet a Welsh couple has done exactly that — beating 24 trillion-to-1 odds to become millionaires for the second time.
Richard Davies (49) and his wife Faye Stevenson-Davies (43) claimed their latest £1 million prize from the UK National Lottery, stunning both officials and probability experts.
A Gut Feeling That Paid Off — Again
Despite knowing how unlikely a second win would be, the couple said they trusted their instincts.
“We knew the odds of it happening again were outrageous,” Stevenson-Davies said.
“But we’re proof that if you believe, anything is possible.”
That belief turned out to be life-changing — once more.
Their First £1 Million Win in 2018
The couple’s lottery journey began in June 2018, when they won £1 million through the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker draw.
At the time, the win transformed their lives — but it didn’t change who they were.
- They continued working
- They kept buying tickets
- They quietly hoped lightning might strike twice
How the Second Win Happened
This time, luck arrived through persistence rather than a single draw.
A Chain of Lucky Dips
Richard Davies explained how the win unfolded:
- Matching two numbers in a Lotto draw earned them a free Lucky Dip
- That Lucky Dip entered them into the next draw
- The process repeated over four consecutive draws
- The final draw delivered the £1 million prize
“That’s how we kept rolling into the next game — until the winning draw,” Davies said.
Experts Stunned by the Odds
According to lottery experts, the probability of winning two £1 million prizes is estimated at one in 24 trillion — making the couple’s story one of the rarest lottery wins ever recorded in the UK.
Their second win has been described as nothing short of a Christmas miracle.
Still Working Despite Becoming Millionaires Twice
Remarkably, the couple say their winnings haven’t changed their work ethic.
Business as Usual
- Davies will continue working seven days a week as a courier during the busy Christmas season
- Stevenson-Davies will keep supporting her mental health clients — even on Christmas Day
Their decision reflects a grounded approach to wealth and responsibility.
Giving Back Comes First
The couple hasn’t yet decided how to spend their latest fortune — but generosity is likely to play a big role again.
What They Did After the First Win
Following their 2018 jackpot, they:
- Bought cars for loved ones
- Donated a minibus to a local rugby team
- Helped friends and family financially
“It was amazing to be able to make a difference,” Davies said.
This time, they plan to take things slowly and enjoy the moment before making decisions.
A Lottery Story for the Ages
The story of this Welsh couple winning the lottery twice serves as a reminder that while odds may be overwhelming, extraordinary things can still happen.
Against all mathematical logic, Richard and Faye Stevenson-Davies have proven that sometimes, luck really does come around again.
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