Kath Main is set to receive a £12m lottery jackpot after a dispute regarding a discarded winning ticket was resolved in her favor. The situation arose when a shopkeeper at a retail location mistakenly threw away a ticket that Main had purchased, believing it to be a non-winning entry.

Following the incident, the National Lottery operator launched an investigation to verify the claim and determine the validity of the ticket. While the specific mechanics of how the ticket was recovered or verified remain limited in public reports, the operator has confirmed that Main is now permitted to claim the prize money. This resolution marks the end of a period of uncertainty for the claimant, who faced the potential loss of a life-changing sum due to a clerical error at the point of sale. The operator has not provided extensive details regarding the disciplinary actions, if any, taken against the shopkeeper involved in the error.