Retiree wins $100k in lottery draw, sets sights on ‘fancy’ purchase
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The joy of winning the lottery is a feeling that many of us only fantasise about, but for one lucky retiree in Sydney, that dream recently became a reality.
Instead of blowing it all on a big holiday or a luxury car, his first purchase after landing $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot was something that has got our hearts at SDC warmed and filled with delight.
Can you guess what it was?
The pensioner hailing from Kirribilli, located on Sydney's Lower North Shore, scored the first prize in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw announced on October 3rd.
On top of that, this certainly lucky chap netted an extra $2,000 worth of 'consolation prizes', bringing his total winnings to an impressive $102,000.
However, the news only reached him the following Friday morning—October 6—when officials finally got ahold of him.
His reaction to the life-altering news was a heart-humbling, 'Oh my! This is extraordinary. I'll be able to buy a new phone! One of those fancy touchscreen ones.'
The new phone might not seem like an extravagant purchase to some, but for this retiree, it's an upgrade that’s been due a long time.
As he excitedly shared, he has been using the same flip phone 'for years'. A device that had cost him just a bare $15 when he bought it.
'It’s remarkable to see the draw offers in the newsagency, but the fact I’ve won them is something else', the winner said.
'It’ll make a nice summer, and I’ll be eating well. This is going to help more than you know,’ he added.
The winning ticket, consisting of five consecutive numbers, was purchased at Miller Street Oval News agency, situated at 248 Miller Street, in North Sydney.
But for those of us still searching for that dream win, there's good news. The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now an awe-striking $8.44 million for draw 1628, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize now stands at a whopping $5.31 million for draw 10801.
So, if you’re feeling lucky, it might be worth giving it a shot. But that said, we do urge members to spend money wisely and keep in mind that similar victories are largely up to chance!
What do you think of this story, members? If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? Share them in the comments below!
Instead of blowing it all on a big holiday or a luxury car, his first purchase after landing $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot was something that has got our hearts at SDC warmed and filled with delight.
Can you guess what it was?
The pensioner hailing from Kirribilli, located on Sydney's Lower North Shore, scored the first prize in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw announced on October 3rd.
On top of that, this certainly lucky chap netted an extra $2,000 worth of 'consolation prizes', bringing his total winnings to an impressive $102,000.
A retiree won the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot, with a prize amounting to $100,000. Credit: Shutterstock
However, the news only reached him the following Friday morning—October 6—when officials finally got ahold of him.
His reaction to the life-altering news was a heart-humbling, 'Oh my! This is extraordinary. I'll be able to buy a new phone! One of those fancy touchscreen ones.'
The new phone might not seem like an extravagant purchase to some, but for this retiree, it's an upgrade that’s been due a long time.
As he excitedly shared, he has been using the same flip phone 'for years'. A device that had cost him just a bare $15 when he bought it.
'It’s remarkable to see the draw offers in the newsagency, but the fact I’ve won them is something else', the winner said.
'It’ll make a nice summer, and I’ll be eating well. This is going to help more than you know,’ he added.
The winning ticket, consisting of five consecutive numbers, was purchased at Miller Street Oval News agency, situated at 248 Miller Street, in North Sydney.
But for those of us still searching for that dream win, there's good news. The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now an awe-striking $8.44 million for draw 1628, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize now stands at a whopping $5.31 million for draw 10801.
So, if you’re feeling lucky, it might be worth giving it a shot. But that said, we do urge members to spend money wisely and keep in mind that similar victories are largely up to chance!
What do you think of this story, members? If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? Share them in the comments below!
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