Kate Howells and her partner managed to win £260,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard, and they couldn’t believe their luck. Naturally, they had to buy something to celebrate their big win
10:20, 28 Oct 2025
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Lots of people dream of winning big on a Scratchcard and, for one couple, their dreams came true when they won thousands in a sheer stroke of luck. Kate Howells, known as itsmrshowells online, recently explained she and her partner previously won £260,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard.
She said it feels “unreal” that they managed to bag so much money, as it couldn’t have happened at a better time for them. In a clip shared on TikTok, the couple admitted it felt “amazing” to win, and others were keen to hear more about their story to success, as it’s something that doesn’t happen that often.
In the clip, Kate talked about how happy it made them, and also shared how they celebrated with a cheeky purchase. However, not everyone has had as much success with Scratchcards, with some people having been keen to share how much they’ve lost out on after splashing the cash on them in the past.
Kate wanted to share her personal success story with others to show how much it’s changed their lives. People were thrilled that luck was on the couple’s side in this instance.
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Kate, who’s based in the Ribble Valley District, admitted it “still feels crazy”, even though they won the cash back in 2022. She thinks they may have “manifested” the win, even though luck forms a great part of the game.
Even though many people were amazed, some couldn’t stop giggling at how the pair celebrated. Their first purchase may be considered iconic to some, with others admitting they would have done the same.
One person said: “Omg, congratulations. I’d order a Chinese personally.” To this, Kate replied: “I’m sure we ordered a takeaway of some kind. I can’t even remember, haha.”
In the comments, Kate also admitted she focused on clearing any outstanding debts she had at the time before enjoying the cash. Several people were thrilled for her though.
One wrote: “Oh man, I get excited when I win £2. I wouldn’t even know what to do if I won that much.” Another added: “That’s amazing!”
Someone else also chimed in with: “Amazing. So happy for you. I would buy a car!” One more added: “Omg, this is priceless! So happy for you.”
Statistics suggest that the chances of winning on a £5 Scratchcard game are roughly one in four, which includes cards that simply allow you to break even by winning £5.
The likelihood of winning varies across different games, and players can usually find the specific odds printed on the back of each card. For further information, it’s always worth checking these details.
As per the National Lottery website, there is now a cap on buying Scratchcards – customers can only purchase up to 10 in a single transaction. This restriction applies across all shops offering The National Lottery games.
If you’re worried about how gambling makes you or someone else feel, visit GambleAware for help and support.
