“Are you kidding me?” was the reply from a shocked Nelson Bay resident after receiving a life-changing $27.5 million phone call on Monday.
It follows her win in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot on 16 March.
The Port Stephens local secured the massive windfall after there were no previous winners for 99 consecutive draws.
When The Lott called to confirm the thrilling news, she confessed she’d experienced a strong gut feeling that something good was coming her way.
“Oh my god! Oh my god!” she stated.
“I’m just at work… and you’ve got me shaking like crazy.
“I can’t hold back the tears. My eyes are going all blurry on me.
“I’ve been long-time player and, recently, I had a really good feeling about the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw.
“So, I’m over the moon. I’m elated.
“Oh gosh, I don’t even know what to think or feel right now.
“I need to go and tell my boss I’m not coming back today.
“I think I’ll pay my husband a visit at his work.
“I’ve never gone there before, so he’ll know something’s up.
“This is just amazing.”
With a multi-million-dollar payday heading her way, the overjoyed winner shared helping friends and family would come first.
“There’s so many people I want to help and there’s so much I could do,” she said.
“$27 million is a lot of money.
“I don’t need that much money all to myself.
“For me, I will be able to turn retirement into reality.
“That’s just amazing! Thank you!”
Her winning entry of four consecutive numbers was purchased via The Lott app.
The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $1 million for draw 1781, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize sits as $1.54 million.
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