Lottery winner speaks out about £1 million win

Wednesday, 21 November 2012 00:00

Two friends from Douglas are celebrating after winning £1 million on the EuroMillions.

They matched the raffle code last Friday after buying a ticket from the Governors Hill Stores in Willaston.

Only one of the men, plasterer David Skillen, has decided to go public about the win.

The 34-year-old who has two children and lives in Pulrose now plans to buy his own home and move out of rented accommodation.

He told us about the moment he realised he’d won and how his luck has continued:

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