20.06.2026 23:50
A £1 million scratch card jackpot that changed a couple's life in England has turned into a major legal battle. After the relationship ended, the woman, who became wealthy through the game of chance, refused to share the prize with her ex-partner, leading the parties to court. The lawsuit over the award, worth approximately 61 million Turkish Lira, has sparked widespread reactions across the country.
A 1 million pound (approximately 61 million TL) prize from a scratch card in England caused a couple to end up in court shortly after splitting. The legal battle between the winner, Charlotte Cox, and her ex-boyfriend, Michael Cartlidge, is ongoing, and the case's outcome is eagerly awaited.
WINNING TICKET ALSO ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP
Charlotte Cox and Michael Cartlidge, who lived in the town of Spalding in Lincolnshire, England, purchased two scratch cards from a market during their relationship. One of the tickets won the grand prize of 1 million pounds. However, the couple parted ways shortly after the prize was won.
EX-BOYFRIEND DEMANDS 500 THOUSAND POUNDS
Michael Cartlidge, 41, claimed he had a share in the purchase of the winning ticket and demanded rights to half of the prize, 500 thousand pounds. Cartlidge argued that they decided to buy the ticket together and that he tried to send money to Cox for the payment.
Speaking to the British press, Cartlidge said, "We couldn't have gotten that ticket without Charlotte, but she couldn't have either. Regardless of the legal situation, morally, I believe half of the money belongs to me."
LOTTERY COMPANY MADE ITS DECISION
National Lottery operator Allwyn stated that, according to the rules, the winning ticket can only have a single owner. The company determined that the person whose name appeared on the back of the winning scratch card was Charlotte Cox and paid the entire prize to her.
In a statement from the company, it was noted that the prize could only be paid to the person whose name and address were on the ticket, and there was no prior written agreement between the parties regarding sharing.
CASE GOES TO COURT
As the dispute between the parties moved to court, the case was postponed to a later date following the first hearing in Cambridge. It was reported that the court would evaluate the evidence of the parties and examine the claims for rights to the prize.
According to reports in the British press, Cox has spent a significant portion of the prize, suggesting that she could face serious financial obligations if the case rules against her.
EYES ON THE COURT DECISION
As the legal process continues over the prize worth approximately 61 million TL, the court's decision is seen as a case that could serve as a precedent for similar disputes in England.