A LOTTERY winner in Carmarthenshire who won £173,557 in a draw before Christmas has finally come forward to claim their prize.
The winning ticket was bought in the county on December 1.
Last month the Journal reported the winner had still to come forward.
But this week Camelot said the prize had been claimed — although the winner has asked not to be named.
They matched five numbers and the bonus ball.
A National Lottery spokesman said: "We're delighted that the winner has now come forward and we hope that they will enjoy their win. "It would have been awful if the ticket-holder had missed out on this substantial and life-enhancing amount of money.
"We would like to remind all National Lottery players to check their tickets every time they play."
The winning ticket was bought in the county on December 1.
Last month the Journal reported the winner had still to come forward.
But this week Camelot said the prize had been claimed — although the winner has asked not to be named.
They matched five numbers and the bonus ball.
A National Lottery spokesman said: "We're delighted that the winner has now come forward and we hope that they will enjoy their win. "It would have been awful if the ticket-holder had missed out on this substantial and life-enhancing amount of money.
"We would like to remind all National Lottery players to check their tickets every time they play."
