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Longlevens AFC wins £1m Lotto jackpot after 30 years of playing same numbers

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Longlevens AFC wins £1m Lotto jackpot after 30 years of playing same numbers

Summary

Longlevens AFC, an amateur football club in Gloucester, has won a £1 million Lotto jackpot. Club president Bill Davis, who has been associated with the team for over 50 years, purchased the winning ticket, matching five main numbers and the bonus ball in a draw last month. Davis intends to use the funds to secure the long-term future of the club, with plans including the potential purchase of leased facilities. The club aims to celebrate this milestone, which is seen as beneficial for the entire community that supports Longlevens AFC.

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•Longlevens AFC won £1 million Lotto after 30 years of playing the same numbers.
•Bill Davis, president of the club, bought the winning ticket.
•Funds will help secure the club’s long-term future and possibly purchase facilities.
•The club currently plays in the Hellenic League Premier Division.
•A celebration is planned to honor the community's role in the club.

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