An attempt to escape the winter cold has landed a $25,000 Instant Scratch-Its
win for a resident in the Moreton Bay Region.
The Woodford man scored one of the top prizes on a $2 Instant Scratch-Its
ticket bought locally from Clews Newsagency in Archer St.
“I had gone shopping and bought a few things, and I had $2 leftover,” he explained. “So I decided to use that change to buy a scratchie.
“It was so cold, so I went outside and sat in the sun and scratched the ticket. That’s when I realised I won! I couldn’t believe it.
“I had to go straight back to the newsagency to check. When they told me it was true, I was gobsmacked! It was surreal! I still don’t really know how to feel!”
When asked how he planned to enjoy his prize, the man said he wanted to put it to good use.
“I am trying to decide what to do with my prize. I think I will put it in the bank for a while until I can think of something I really want or need,” he shared.
“When the weather warms up, I would like to take a few days to enjoy the heat and go to the beach. I might do some celebrating with my family this weekend too.”
Clews Newsagency owner Andrew Clews was delighted for his regular customer: “It has been a while since we sold a major prize, so it’s fabulous news,” he said. “The winner is a regular, so we couldn’t be happier for him.
“Hopefully he enjoys his prize and can do something nice to celebrate. Fingers crossed we are on a lucky streak, and we have some more major prize wins.”
Between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020, there were 151 Instant Scratch-Its top prize winners across the Lott’s jurisdictions who collectively took home more than $11.8 million in top prizes. For more visit thelott.com.
For more news visit our blog
#moretonbaytough
Students at USC Moreton Bay and USC Caboolture doing it tough now have access to free, ready-made, nutritious meals to help them focus on their studies.…
A dog off-leash area trial at Scarborough’s Queens Beach North is expected to end after a vote scheduled for next week’s Moreton Bay Regional Council meeting.…
Local News • 18-5-2021 • Nick Crockford
Redcliffe Triathlon Club (RTC) has big reasons to celebrate - it had four category winners at the recent Moreton Bay Triathlon and the club is getting closer to permanent home base.…
Local News • 18-5-2021 • Kylie Knight
This young, playful greyhound has been rescued and needs a home to call her own. Can you help?…
Local News • 18-5-2021 • Nick Crockford
Redcliffe Golf Club will this year host one of the biggest pro-am tournaments in Australia.…
Local Stories • 18-5-2021 • Kylie Knight
The mothers behind the Redcliffe Mums group are passionate about giving children the same opportunities at school, no matter their financial situation.…
Local News • 17-5-2021 • Nick Crockford
Maree Stephenson, from Griffin, was early this week closing in on Birdsville, more than two weeks after starting her remarkable 10,000km 10-desert challenge.…
Local Stories • 17-5-2021 • Nick Crockford
The 'full' signs were up early in a number of the race categories such was the demand from entrants of all ages ahead of the Moreton Bay Triathlon at Pelican Park, Clontarf on May 9. …