A Maitland resident’s sleepless night has turned into an unimaginable stroke of luck, as he discovered he had secured a substantial windfall of more than $615,000 in the recent weekend draw.
The ecstatic winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, had only recently dipped his toes into this game of chance, making his triumph all the more thrilling. He held the sole winning entry for the first division in the draw that took place on Saturday, 9 Sept 2023, securing the entirety of the $615,902 prize.
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“Wow. I’m a bit emotional! I haven’t slept at all,” the winner said upon receiving the life-altering news.
An official from the game reached out to confirm his newfound fortune on the following morning, which only added to his astonishment.
“It was a last-minute decision. I have only entered [this game] three or four times, and I bought the ticket just before the draw closed on Saturday night. I don’t even know what to say. I’m speechless.”
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The unexpected windfall couldn’t have come at a better time for the lucky winner.
“We have been through a fair bit recently, so it means a lot. It’s going to change everything. I’ll be able to buy a house for my family and take some days off work. Thank you so much.”
The winning numbers that secured his life-changing victory were 11, 9, 14, and 29, in the exact order they were drawn during the event.
For this fortunate Maitland resident, the sleepless night that followed his last-minute decision has turned into a dream come true, opening up new horizons and opportunities for him and his family.
Published 16-Sept-2023
