After eagerly anticipating a big win for decades, an Edgeworth man is jubilant from winning $200,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw.
The New South Wales man won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1178, drawn Friday 14 December 2018.
When confirming his win with a NSW Lotteries official this afternoon, the man revealed he’d a regular Lucky Lotteries player.
“Thank you so much, this is amazing,” he laughed.
“It’s been a long time coming, this has only taken 50 years!
The Edgewood resident said he’s enjoyed a few small wins over the years but a windfall this big had never come his way before today.
“This is definitely the biggest prize I’ve ever won by far!” he exclaimed.
“I’m very happy!
“But I’m still going to keep trying for the $31 million Mega Jackpot!”
When asked how he planned to use his prize, the winner revealed he was a man with simple tastes.
“I’m looking forward to getting through Christmas, paying a few bills, and taking the family out to dinner to celebrate!” he declared.
“I’ll also be treating myself.
“What a way to finish 2018 and start 2019.”
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning entry of 10 random numbers at Wallsend Newsagency, 126 Nelson Street, Wallsend.
The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $31.72 million for draw 1179 while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot is now $1.93 million for draw 10261.
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.