A Rockhampton man’s spur-of-the-moment decision to visit a new newsagency has paid off after he scratched an incredible $100,000 top prize on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket he bought there.
The top prize winning $5 Crosswords Instant Scratch-Its ticket was purchased at Wandal Newsagency, 17 Wandal Road, Rockhampton.
Speaking with an official from The Lott this afternoon, the Central Queenslander shared he couldn’t wait to use the prize to go on a holiday with his partner.
“Man, I’m over the moon!” the winning man cheered.
“How the win came to be is kind of a funny story.
“I usually visit another newsagency but I decided to try somewhere new.
“I had won a smaller prize and the lady at the counter asked if I wanted cash or to reinvest.
“I decided I’d have another go and asked for two Instant Scratch-Its tickets that were together.
“When I scratched it, I couldn’t believe I’d won.
“I’ll let you know, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
“My partner and I both work and work hard. I think it’s time for a bit of a rest.
“I think once my partner can get some time off, it’s time for a holiday!
“I’m starting to get a little bit teary eyed.
“Thank you so much.”
The Wandal Newsagency team said that they were ecstatic to have sold a top prize winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket and wished their winner all the best for the future.
In 2021, there were 157 Instant Scratch-Its top prize winners across The Lott’s jurisdictions who collectively took home more than $10 million in top prizes.
During this same time, Instant Scratch-Its players enjoyed more than 29.1 million wins across all prize tiers worth more than $256.26 million. This equates to almost three-quarters of a million dollars won on Instant Scratch-Its every day.
Every month, Instant Scratch-Its’ 2nd Chance Draw gives you another chance to turn your eligible non-winning Instant Scratch-Its into a winner. Visit thelott.com to enter this month’s 2nd Chance Draw.
