Belfast shopkeeper wins £10,000 from lottery initiative

Steven Harrison celebrates a significant win as a shopkeeper after selling a major lottery scratchcard.

Shopkeeper in Belfast wins £10,000 after selling winning scratchcard

A shopkeeper in West Belfast has received a £10,000 reward after selling a scratchcard that granted a lucky customer £20,000 monthly for five years. Steven Harrison, who runs Nisa on Bellevue Street, is the first independent retailer in Northern Ireland to benefit from the National Lottery's new 'Share the Win' initiative. This program recognizes retailers who sell high-tier winning tickets, and Harrison's win comes as part of a £269,000 total reward pool allocated to various retailers across the UK.

Harrison's success highlights the growing trend of lottery retailers as community hubs that thrive on both luck and local engagement. The 'Share the Win' initiative serves to bolster independent retailers, particularly vital amidst challenging economic conditions. By promoting themselves as lucky stores, retailers can enhance foot traffic and increase sales, which are central to their survival. This initiative, therefore, not only benefits individual shopkeepers but also strengthens the retail landscape across Northern Ireland.

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Harrison's win reflects a growing community spirit in local retail.