After converting their winnings to sterling they received £161 million, and although the Bayfords’ €190 million prize was worth more in euros, it was worth over £10 million less in sterling, at £148 million.

They’ve donated to several different causes since the win, setting up charitable trusts, funding the refurbishment of Largs Thistle Football Club’s ground, and donating £1 million to the National Theatre of Scotland.ĭue to a favourable exchange rate at the time, the Weirs’ jackpot remained the biggest ever won in the UK for over eight years. After their win, they were reportedly listed in 430th place in the Sunday Times Rich List.Ĭolin, a retired STV cameraman, and Chris, formally a psychiatric nurse, enjoyed being charitable with their new-found wealth. Their winning ticket was purchased from a McColls store in their local town of Largs, Ayshire.

Tier 1 winning bets on the US Powerball and US MegaMillions are paid out as 30 year annuity or discounted lump sum at Lottoland’s election, and Tiers 1 3 are also subject to 38 reduction as per T&Cs. Chris and Colin Weir won €185 million in the draw on Tuesday 12th July 2011 and were unveiled to the public shortly afterwards at a press conference held at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa in Polmont, near Falkirk. All jackpots are estimates and subject to currency fluctuations.

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