‘We’re over the moon!’: Shopper leaves supermarket $100,000 richer
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We don’t know about you members, but one of the things we really look forward to every week is our grocery shopping trip (well, most of us).
There’s just something so therapeutic and calming about strolling down each aisle, examining all the different items, and picking out what we need (and maybe a few things we don’t).
We get a real sense of satisfaction out of stocking up on everything we need to make delicious meals for ourselves and our loved ones. It just feels good!
Of course, as much as we love going grocery shopping, it can also be quite stressful at times too — especially when money is tight or if the supermarket is particularly busy with long lines at the checkouts.
Still, even on days like that, there’s always the potential for a little bit of magic to happen... as one Woolies shopper in Coffs Harbour, NSW found out.
The anonymous woman told lottery officials that she was going about her usual shopping routine when her phone rang.
That phone call turned out to be a ‘life-changing’ experience for her, as she was informed by The Lott officials she won the top prize at the November 29 draw (10735) of the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot.
It meant she was walking out of the store $100,000 richer!
‘Wow! Is this true?!’ the woman said in disbelief when she was told of her lucky — and timely — break.
‘We’ve had such a s*** year, so this is really life-changing!
‘I’m standing in the middle of a Woolworths aisle deciding what to buy for dinner!’
The woman also had one thing on her mind, according to officials from The Lott.
‘I’m going to go pay for my groceries and rush home!’
True enough, the woman immediately sent her husband a screenshot of her win on The Lott app to her husband.
‘We’re over the moon!’ she said.
‘I haven’t really had much time to think about what we will do with the prize, but I know it will come in handy for Christmas.
‘We will definitely celebrate tonight!’
With that money, she could celebrate for a week straight…Kidding!
According to reports, the lucky woman purchased her entry online on The Lott website.
The Lott’s Lucky Lotteries Super and Mega jackpot prizes are $1.8 million (draw number 10736) and $1.7 million (draw number 1600) as of writing.
A hundred thousand dollars is something a lot of us would love to come by these days…
That said, we’d also like to point out — especially to those wanting to go straight to lottery websites after reading this story — that lotteries can be addictive for some individuals.
When the Powerball jackpot hit a historic $1.9 billion ($2.7 billion AUD) in the US, Kevin Whyte of the US National Council on Problem Gambling had a few reminders.
‘Lottery is a form of gambling. And so, just like any other form of gambling, it can be addictive.’ he said.
‘The first thing to know is to know that if you’re playing the lottery, you may be at risk for developing a problem.
‘The risk (of developing an addiction) for lottery players is generally low, but that risk will increase with the greater amount of frequency… and spend you have.’
To put things in perspective, Investopedia says the odds of winning a lottery are so astronomically low that in comparison, you’d be more likely to be injured or killed by lightning in a year — a 1 in 1,222,000 chance.
There’s nothing wrong with taking a chance every now and then, but be sure to keep a watchful eye on how you behave towards things like lotteries.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you may reach services like ReachOut Australia’s Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858 or their Financial Counselling Hotline on 1800 007 007.
So, what is your reaction to this story? If you won $100,000 right now, what would you do?
Tell us your thoughts and answers below!
There’s just something so therapeutic and calming about strolling down each aisle, examining all the different items, and picking out what we need (and maybe a few things we don’t).
We get a real sense of satisfaction out of stocking up on everything we need to make delicious meals for ourselves and our loved ones. It just feels good!
Of course, as much as we love going grocery shopping, it can also be quite stressful at times too — especially when money is tight or if the supermarket is particularly busy with long lines at the checkouts.
Still, even on days like that, there’s always the potential for a little bit of magic to happen... as one Woolies shopper in Coffs Harbour, NSW found out.
The anonymous woman told lottery officials that she was going about her usual shopping routine when her phone rang.
A phone call ended up giving the woman ‘life-changing’ news. Stock Image Credit: Pexels/Laura James
That phone call turned out to be a ‘life-changing’ experience for her, as she was informed by The Lott officials she won the top prize at the November 29 draw (10735) of the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot.
It meant she was walking out of the store $100,000 richer!
‘Wow! Is this true?!’ the woman said in disbelief when she was told of her lucky — and timely — break.
‘We’ve had such a s*** year, so this is really life-changing!
‘I’m standing in the middle of a Woolworths aisle deciding what to buy for dinner!’
The woman also had one thing on her mind, according to officials from The Lott.
‘I’m going to go pay for my groceries and rush home!’
True enough, the woman immediately sent her husband a screenshot of her win on The Lott app to her husband.
‘We’re over the moon!’ she said.
‘I haven’t really had much time to think about what we will do with the prize, but I know it will come in handy for Christmas.
‘We will definitely celebrate tonight!’
The second and third prize winners in the draw the woman won took home pretty big prizes too. Screengrab Credit: The Lott
With that money, she could celebrate for a week straight…Kidding!
According to reports, the lucky woman purchased her entry online on The Lott website.
The Lott’s Lucky Lotteries Super and Mega jackpot prizes are $1.8 million (draw number 10736) and $1.7 million (draw number 1600) as of writing.
A hundred thousand dollars is something a lot of us would love to come by these days…
That said, we’d also like to point out — especially to those wanting to go straight to lottery websites after reading this story — that lotteries can be addictive for some individuals.
When the Powerball jackpot hit a historic $1.9 billion ($2.7 billion AUD) in the US, Kevin Whyte of the US National Council on Problem Gambling had a few reminders.
‘Lottery is a form of gambling. And so, just like any other form of gambling, it can be addictive.’ he said.
‘The first thing to know is to know that if you’re playing the lottery, you may be at risk for developing a problem.
‘The risk (of developing an addiction) for lottery players is generally low, but that risk will increase with the greater amount of frequency… and spend you have.’
To put things in perspective, Investopedia says the odds of winning a lottery are so astronomically low that in comparison, you’d be more likely to be injured or killed by lightning in a year — a 1 in 1,222,000 chance.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you may reach services like ReachOut Australia’s Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858 or their Financial Counselling Hotline on 1800 007 007.
So, what is your reaction to this story? If you won $100,000 right now, what would you do?
Tell us your thoughts and answers below!
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