Imagine believing you’ve won a $200 million jackpot—only to find out it’s gone. That’s exactly what happened to young couple Rachel Kennedy and Liam McCrohan.
Rachel, then 19, said: “I went on the app and it said ‘Winning Match.’ I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’ve won.’” Excited, she called her boyfriend and her mom to share the life-changing news.
But joy quickly turned to devastation. Despite matching all the EuroMillions numbers, Rachel’s bank account didn’t have enough funds to process the ticket purchase. A lottery official told her: “You’ve got the right numbers, but you didn’t buy the ticket.” Liam admitted he was “absolutely heartbroken” because he had already imagined spending the fortune.
The National Lottery later responded, wishing Rachel better luck in future draws. This story is a painful reminder that even dreams can slip away in an instant.
Would you handle the disappointment calmly, or would it crush you?
