Major update as lotto winners left waiting weeks for their payouts finally get some good news

LOTTO winners left waiting to collect their cash payouts have now been paid — thanks to The Sun.

Graham Crerar, 64, was sent an £800 cheque — following weeks of problems — after we got in touch with new operator Allwyn.

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

The Scot, from Notting Hill, West London, said: “I got my cheque in the post a few days after your story — and went straight down to the bank. Thanks for The Sun’s help in this.”

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

Bosses apologised to Peter, who was left waiting six weeks to receive his £800 from January 31.

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

Paul Simpson, 69, from Leicester, got a cheque that bounced. He has also been paid.

Allwyn, which took over from Camelot, apologised saying delays were down to the Post Office stopping paying prizes of £500-plus.

 It added: “Anyone else affected will receive their prizes.”