Les Scadding

Lottery winner

PersonhumanQ16731413

Born: 1955
Birthplace: Bristol
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Les Scadding is an English former mechanic who acquired media attention as the winner of UK£45.5 million on the EuroMillions lottery in 2009. Following his win, he invested a portion of the money in becoming the major shareholder of Newport County A.F.C. and acted as the club's chairman between 2012 and 2015.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Les
Residence: Newport
Start of work period: 2012
Significant event: lottery jackpot(June 2009)

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