Luke Pittard, a native of Wales, secured a £1.3 million jackpot ($1.9 million) in 2006. Despite his windfall, he chose to use the majority of it on a trip to the Canary Islands, a wedding, and a house. However, within a year and a half, Pittard found himself back at his job at McDonald's. Reflecting on his decision, he shared with the Telegraph in 2008 that while others may view his actions as unconventional, he believes there's more to life than money. He expressed fondness for his job at McDonald's both before and after his brief millionaire status, emphasizing his enjoyment of being back at work.