Dean Smethurst, a supermarket manager, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions after believing he had won a £50,000 jackpot on the National Lottery. After having his lottery card scanned at Tesco, he was informed by a cashier that he had won, but the payout could not be processed immediately, prompting a feeling of impending joy. Excited about the potential windfall, he rushed home to share the news with close friends and family, envisioning how his life could change with a substantial sum of money in hand.