A LUCKY New Forest resident has cashed nearly £80,000 from the National Lottery.

Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, operator of The National Lottery, has confirmed that it has received a claim for the EuroMillions prize from the draw on September 22.

The lucky ticketholder, who matched the five main numbers and one Lucky Star number in the draw, has scooped £79,147.50.

Camelot’s Andy Carter, said, “It’s fantastic news that the lucky ticket-holder has now claimed their prize. We will now focus on supporting the ticketholder through the process.

“In the current situation in the New Forest area, local retail outlets remain open for people to play in-store.

“However, if you prefer, you can play online at national-lottery.co.uk or by downloading the National Lottery app.

“Playing online via the website or app means that your ticket is checked, and you get an email notification if you win a prize. You can also scan your retail tickets on the National Lottery app to check if you're a winner.”