A Hampshire woman has struck gold after winning a quarter of a million pounds through the National Lottery.

Known only as Mrs C, the lucky resident has scooped the top prize of £250,000 on the ‘Jackpot Multiplier Purple’ Instant Win Game.

Mrs C has become one of over eight million players that win each week on the National Lottery’s range of games

Interactive winners can choose to release their names or remain anonymous.

Andy Carter, from the National Lottery, said: "Huge congratulations to Mrs C for winning this fantastic prize. She has become £250,000 richer after just a few clicks."

People who are interested in signing up for the game can buy tickets in retail outlets, play online, or download the National Lottery app. 

Players can also scan their retail tickets on the National Lottery app to check if they've won.

The National Lottery funds a range of projects for National Lottery Good Causes.