Major update now that lotto winners have to wait weeks for payouts receive good news

LOTTO winners who had to wait to collect their cash payouts have now been paid – thanks to The Sun.

Graham Crerar, 64, was sent a check for £800 – after weeks of problems – after we contacted new operator Allwyn.

After The Sun got involved, 64-year-old Graham Crerar was sent an £800 check from Allwyn – after weeks of problemsCredit: Simon Jones

Peter Wilson had to wait six weeks for an £800 prize to be paid out, but after The Sun contacted him. Allwyn contacted him to say they are sending the check

Carpenter Graham is thrilled after spending five weeks chasing his prize for hitting three numbers on February 7.

The Scot, from Notting Hill, west London, said: ‘I got my check in the post a few days after your story – and went straight to the bank. Thank you for The Sun’s help in this.”

Hot Picks winner Peter Wilson was also contacted by Lotto bosses following our story.

Bosses apologized to Peter, who had to wait six weeks for his £800 from January 31.

The retired sales manager, 70, from Nuneaton, Warks, said: “They’re sending me a cheque. We may still be waiting without your intervention.”

Paul Simpson, 69, from Leicester, had a check bounced. He has also been paid.

Allwyn, who took over from Camelot, apologized and said the delays were due to the Post Office stopping paying out prizes over £500.

It added: “Anyone affected will receive their prize.”

I only get half of my £200,000 National Postcode Lottery jackpot because of my neighbor’s stupid blunder