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Daryl wins jackpot on lotto scratch card
5:20am Friday 30th May 2008
Comments (21)FOR most people winning the lottery once is a stroke of luck.
But fortune was on the side of this Southampton couple not once but twice after they scratched two winning scratchcards one after the other to win more than £80,000.
Now Daryl McCourt and Sara Beeton plan to live life in the fast lane by splashing out more than £30,000 on their dream car and a cruise.
The double win happened as electrician Daryl, 27, decided to get up early and buy a couple of National Lottery Serious Cash Scratchcards from Netley View post office.
Daryl, who works for BCG Electrical in Fareham, said: "I wouldn't normally have got up that early but I'm certainly glad I did now."
The pair won £50 on the first scratchcard before winning the top prize of £80,000 on the second one.
Sara, 25, a mum of three, said: "It's only just sinking in now that we have the cheque - we both can't stop smiling."
The couple kept the winning scratchcard in Daryl's sister's safe and the win means they can clear their debts, as well as buying a top-of-the-range Nissan 350Z.
Daryl said: "This win has bought us peace of mind as we can wipe clear our debts and buy some things that we really want. I had to get the car as I just liked the look of it and fell in love the minute I saw it."
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ossiesaint, at the bar says...
6:53am Fri 30 May 08
paul b, says...
7:12am Fri 30 May 08
Sara, 25, a mum of three
Three kids, buy a 350z, genius
Fred, says...
7:41am Fri 30 May 08
paul b wrote:Underclass decision making at its best. That money would put all three of these chavlings through private education!
Sara, 25, a mum of threeThree kids, buy a 350z, genius
goodluck and you lot are jealous, says...
8:08am Fri 30 May 08
paul b on 7:12am today
Sara, 25, a mum of threeThree kids, buy a 350z, genius
Sara, 25, a mum of three
Three kids, buy a 350z, genius
Jealous scumbag. goodluck to them. The government will only squeeze the money out of them later, so enjoy it now.
hulla, baloo says...
8:35am Fri 30 May 08
Car is not practical for family of 5.
No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.
mangobean, Eastleigh says...
8:57am Fri 30 May 08
hulla wrote:It doesn't say they trading their existing car does it?
The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.
They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get "something for the weekend".
I know I would!
Nothing wrong with state education either.
Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
h, baloo says...
9:28am Fri 30 May 08
mangobean wrote:Correct. No mention of trading in a car. But considering they are in debt, their admission, I cannot see it being of high value, unless on finance.
hulla wrote: The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.It doesn't say they trading their existing car does it? They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get "something for the weekend". I know I would! Nothing wrong with state education either. Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
My point being, why spend out on a fanmcy car, when something with a lower value, and more practical. would benefit in the long run.
Given that they already have debts, spending in this way does not help and debts will continue.
Better to use their money towards future for the family as a whole, and not on a frivolous expense.
Still, takes allsorts.
gorf, soton says...
9:55am Fri 30 May 08
hem, Southampton says...
11:09am Fri 30 May 08
K Fancett, says...
12:31pm Fri 30 May 08
h wrote:Who are you to make such assumptions about someone you probably dont even know! Shut up and get over your jealousy.
mangobean wrote:Correct. No mention of trading in a car. But considering they are in debt, their admission, I cannot see it being of high value, unless on finance. My point being, why spend out on a fanmcy car, when something with a lower value, and more practical. would benefit in the long run. Given that they already have debts, spending in this way does not help and debts will continue. Better to use their money towards future for the family as a whole, and not on a frivolous expense. Still, takes allsorts.hulla wrote: The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.It doesn\'t say they trading their existing car does it? They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get \"something for the weekend\". I know I would! Nothing wrong with state education either. Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
Good luck to the lucky couple!
Kate, says...
1:04pm Fri 30 May 08
Jamie Brennan, Thornhill says...
1:32pm Fri 30 May 08
Congrats Daryl
U Muppet, Fornil says...
1:48pm Fri 30 May 08
Jamie Brennan wrote:Yeah ! SHUP UP.
Well done mate, fair play, and to all you jealous idiots shut up. I would do summit similar, they have one 80000 and only spent 30000 on a car and a holiday!!! still got 50000 left so shup up.
Congrats Daryl
hulla, baloo says...
2:05pm Fri 30 May 08
K Fancett wrote:Nothing to do with jealousy.
h wrote:Who are you to make such assumptions about someone you probably dont even know! Shut up and get over your jealousy. Good luck to the lucky couple!mangobean wrote:Correct. No mention of trading in a car. But considering they are in debt, their admission, I cannot see it being of high value, unless on finance. My point being, why spend out on a fanmcy car, when something with a lower value, and more practical. would benefit in the long run. Given that they already have debts, spending in this way does not help and debts will continue. Better to use their money towards future for the family as a whole, and not on a frivolous expense. Still, takes allsorts.hulla wrote: The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.It doesn\'t say they trading their existing car does it? They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get \"something for the weekend\". I know I would! Nothing wrong with state education either. Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
But, by their admission, they are already in debt, and spending their winnings in this way, instead of someway securing their future, is not sensible.
I suppose they could waste it all and then blame others for not giving them advice.
Fred, says...
2:23pm Fri 30 May 08
hulla wrote:Standard procedure here is to spend the money and then go back to their Council house. They might need another chavling to ensure a larger property mind.
K Fancett wrote:Nothing to do with jealousy. But, by their admission, they are already in debt, and spending their winnings in this way, instead of someway securing their future, is not sensible. I suppose they could waste it all and then blame others for not giving them advice.h wrote:Who are you to make such assumptions about someone you probably dont even know! Shut up and get over your jealousy. Good luck to the lucky couple!mangobean wrote:Correct. No mention of trading in a car. But considering they are in debt, their admission, I cannot see it being of high value, unless on finance. My point being, why spend out on a fanmcy car, when something with a lower value, and more practical. would benefit in the long run. Given that they already have debts, spending in this way does not help and debts will continue. Better to use their money towards future for the family as a whole, and not on a frivolous expense. Still, takes allsorts.hulla wrote: The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.It doesn\'t say they trading their existing car does it? They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get \"something for the weekend\". I know I would! Nothing wrong with state education either. Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
paul b, says...
6:39pm Fri 30 May 08
Fred wrote:I agree makes me sick. I hope the benefit office take note of this when she pops the 4th one out in the next 9 months
hulla wrote:Standard procedure here is to spend the money and then go back to their Council house. They might need another chavling to ensure a larger property mind.
K Fancett wrote:Nothing to do with jealousy. But, by their admission, they are already in debt, and spending their winnings in this way, instead of someway securing their future, is not sensible. I suppose they could waste it all and then blame others for not giving them advice.h wrote:Who are you to make such assumptions about someone you probably dont even know! Shut up and get over your jealousy. Good luck to the lucky couple!mangobean wrote:Correct. No mention of trading in a car. But considering they are in debt, their admission, I cannot see it being of high value, unless on finance. My point being, why spend out on a fanmcy car, when something with a lower value, and more practical. would benefit in the long run. Given that they already have debts, spending in this way does not help and debts will continue. Better to use their money towards future for the family as a whole, and not on a frivolous expense. Still, takes allsorts.hulla wrote: The only sensible idea there was to clear their debts. Car is not practical for family of 5. No mention of investment or kids education so very soon they will be back to square 1, and building debts again.It doesn\'t say they trading their existing car does it? They may already own a perfectly good MPV (possibly even what part of the debt was) so why not get \"something for the weekend\". I know I would! Nothing wrong with state education either. Very best of luck to them. (not they need any any more luck)
carol, says...
6:41pm Fri 30 May 08
rich, shirley says...
12:44am Sat 31 May 08
paul b, says...
12:45pm Sat 31 May 08
rich wrote:yes this is just the good news southampton has been searching for
fair play , i would do the same , i'll be your friend ,mines a bmw only joking , live the dream about time there is some good news in southampton , im out tomorrow early aswel see if i get any luck im skint ...
Nigel, Southampton says...
4:18pm Wed 11 Jun 08
UP TO SCRATCH: Sara Beeton and Daryl McCourt eye up a Nissan 350Z at West Quay Nissan dealership, Redbridge, following their scratchcard win. Echo picture by Chris Moorhouse. Order no: 6792238
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hmm, says...
6:09am Fri 30 May 08
I wonder how many years they can afford the insurance on this type of car?