In a world of endless telemarketing phone calls, it’s no surprise a Newcastle man snubbed one with a genuine offer.
As a matter of fact, he was initially so stunned by the revelation he’d secured $100,000, he hung up on the lottery officials trying to give him the good news.
But, the Hunter resident held the first prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot 11070, drawn on Thursday 23 April.
When he eventually stayed on the line long enough to hear the announcement, he erupted in celebration.
“Woo-hoo, I’m so happy,” he said when he called back The Lott.
“I’ve got to apologise for hanging up on you earlier. I just got nervous.
“I’ve been playing for decades now… and I wasn’t sure if I’d ever win a major prize.
“It feels amazing. It’s surreal.
“I’ll be buying a trailer boat. It’s something I’ve always wanted and now I can make it a reality.
“I’m just so happy. Thanks so much!”
His winning entry of 10 consecutive numbers was purchased on The Lott website.
The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $1.48 million for draw 1783, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize sits as $2.32 million for draw 11071.
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