Going public can give lottery winners a chance to relax and enjoy their winnings without having to keep "such a big secret" from friends and family, the National Lottery has said.
It released a statement after Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester revealed their identities after scooping the biggest ever UK lottery win - a whopping £184 million - in the EuroMillions Lottery on May 10.
The pair broke the record for the highest amount won in a lottery game in the UK by more than £14million.