A woman from Richmond has described her $150,000 Instant Scratch-Its win as a “godsend”, allowing her to unlock the door to home ownership.
The Victorian resident’s winning $10 Jumbo Crosswords ticket was purchased from Victoria Gardens Lotto, Kiosk 3, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, 620 Victoria Street, Richmond.
The chirpy woman was so stunned by her instant win, she couldn’t stop pacing her backyard, even while on the phone to lottery officials.
“Can you believe it?!” she questioned.
“I want you to reach through my phone and pinch me!
“Oh my goodness! I’m still pinching myself!
“It’s so surreal, so amazing. I keep asking myself, ‘Is it real?’.
“I’m going to be sensible, be wise. Do something that will make a difference in my life!
“This win is honestly a godsend. It’s life-changing for me. I rent in the city at the moment and it’s a lot of lolly! I’ll be able to put down a deposit on a house. It’s a dream come true.
“I’m a country girl at heart. I can’t wait to buy a little house on property in Victoria.
“I’ve been pacing my backyard the last four days. I’m even doing it as we speak!
“I haven’t told a lot of people. I don’t want to shout it to the rooftops. I only told my best friend when we went out on Father’s Day. I told her the news, and she still wouldn’t let me pay for my lunch!
“I’m a very generous person at heart and it would be easy for me to spoil everyone but I’m going to treat myself for once!
“A big thank you to Dave from Victoria Gardens Lotto too. He is such a lovely team member!”