A Speers Point woman couldn’t help but scream with excitement when lottery officials revealed she’d bagged $100,000.
The Lake Macquarie resident held the first prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw on Monday 24 February.
The ecstatic local was going about her day at home when an official from The Lott called straight after the draw to reveal the exhilarating news.
“I’m getting goosebumps here,” she joyfully yelled.
“You’re joking? Oh my god!
“My heart is racing… and my legs feel like jelly.
“I’ve won $100,000?
“Oh my god; I’m so excited.
“It’s the most I’ve ever won in my entire life.
“I’ve always wondered what it feels like to win the lottery and now I know.
“My dog is going off in the background because I’m screaming out of excitement.
“He’s probably wondering: ‘What’s wrong mum?’”
The gleeful woman can’t wait to use her newfound fortune to roll up her sleeves, bring out the paint swatches, and transform her house into the cozy haven she’s always imagined.
“My house needs that much work” she revealed.
“It will be going to renovations.
“I can’t wait to tell my daughter. I’ll give her a phone call straight after I get off the phone to you.”
Her winning entry of one random number was purchased at Nextra Glendale at the Stockland Centre, Glendale.
The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $4.8 million for draw 1698, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize is at $12.3 million for draw 10935.
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