Rachel Kennedy and Liam McCrohan devastated as winning numbers failed to secure jackpot prize

A couple’s dreams of a life-changing £182 million EuroMillions jackpot were shattered when their ticket payment failed to go through, leaving them empty-handed despite their winning numbers being drawn.

Rachel Kennedy and Liam McCrohan, who had faithfully played the same set of numbers for five consecutive weeks, were left “absolutely heartbroken” when they realized their usual combination had finally come up in the draw, only to be denied the jackpot due to insufficient funds in their lottery account.

Rachel, a former business student at Brighton University, recounted the moment of excitement turned to despair when she received a notification congratulating her on a “winning match.” However, upon further investigation, it was revealed that the ticket payment had not been processed, rendering their winning numbers void.

The couple’s chosen numbers, 6, 12, 22, 29, 33, 6, and 11, which they had hoped would bring them unimaginable wealth, now serve as a painful reminder of what could have been. Rachel expressed her devastation, stating that she had been on “top of the world” before learning of the payment glitch, while Liam was reportedly even more upset than she was.

This heartbreaking tale adds to the list of lottery near-misses, with another unlucky individual, Tayla Octave, 19, narrowly missing out on a £178 million EuroMillions jackpot by just one digit on each of her numbers. The marketing apprentice from southeast London, who could have been on the verge of financial freedom, was left reeling from the disappointment of being so close yet so far from the life-changing prize.

As Rachel and Liam come to terms with their missed opportunity, they have decided to change their weekly numbers, considering their previous set as “unlucky.” Their story serves as a cautionary reminder of the unpredictable nature of luck and the bittersweet reality of lottery dreams.