23 May 19

DÉJÀ VU: Newcastle dad wins $200,000 for the second time in six months

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  • Most people dream of winning a major prize just once in their life but a Newcastle dad is experiencing déjà vu after discovering he’s won $200,000 for the second time in just six months.
  • The seasoned winner won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1323, drawn Thursday 23 May 2019.
  • The New South Wales resident said he spent his last Lucky Lotteries 1st prize on his mortgage and would do the same with his latest windfall.
  • The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning entry of 1 random number online at thelott.com – Australia’s official lotteries.

By Ally Ramsamy

Updated 23 May 2019 - 3:23 pm,

first published at 23 May 2019 - 3:23 pm

Most people dream of winning a major prize just once in their life but a Newcastle dad is experiencing déjà vu after discovering he’s won $200,000 for the second time in just six months.

The seasoned winner won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1323, drawn Thursday 23 May 2019.

When a NSW Lotteries official contacted the man to break the exciting news this afternoon, he revealed it wasn’t the first time he’d received a phone call like this.

“Woah! That’s fantastic!” he laughed.

“Thank you so much. This is great news!

“I have to confess that I’ve been trying to win the $66 million.

“But this is good news, I certainly can’t complain!

“I actually won $200,000 only about six months ago.

“I’m feeling very lucky! This isn’t the first time I’ve received a phone call like this before!”

Having experienced the joy of winning an unexpected $200,000 just months ago, the Newcastle dad admitted he knew exactly what he’d do with the prize the second time around.

“Well I spent the last $200,000 on the mortgage and I think this will be the same!” he laughed.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her two random number entry online at thelott.com – Australia’s official lotteries.

The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $66.52 million for draw 1324 while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot is now $1.15 million for draw 10290.

For your chance to make today your ‘Lucky’ day, why not get your paws on a Lucky Lotteries ticket at your local NSW Lotteries outlet or online via thelott.com.

NSW Lotteries customers can purchase a single ticket number into the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot for $2.20 and the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot for $5.50.