A Scullin man received a happy distraction to his workday today with the news he won $102,000 in the latest Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.
The happy winner scored the $100,000 first prize in Lucky Lotteries super jackpot draw 10445 that was drawn today, Monday 1 March .
As well as winning the first prize, the Scullin man also won a consolation prize of $2,000 boosting his total windfall to $102,000.
Speaking with an official from The Lott this afternoon, the winner admitted he never expected to receive a call with such good news.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said loudly.
“Hang on, I am at work, let me go to a quiet room …
“This is definitely worth celebrating. I am going to go out for a nice dinner and have a few drinks tonight.”
When asked how he planned to enjoy his prize, he said most of it would probably go on the mortgage.
“But I need to do something to spoil myself. I might do a few upgrades to my car.”
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