December 16th 2024.
A man from New South Wales was recently announced as the lucky winner of $4.8 million on the popular lottery game "Set for Life". Despite the life-changing amount of money, the Bathurst resident remains surprisingly calm and low-key about his win.
In the December 12 draw, the man was unaware of his big win as he had missed several calls from The Lott. It wasn't until he finally checked his ticket that he realized his fortune. When asked about his reaction, he simply replied, "Honestly, I'm pretty calm! I don't think I'll do anything to celebrate right away." It seems like this man is taking his big win in stride and not letting it get to his head.
The prize will be given to him in monthly installments of $20,000 for the next 20 years. This means he will have a steady stream of income for a long time, but he insists that this windfall will not change who he is as a person. "I'm not sure what I'll do with the prize yet. I'll have a good think about it," he shared. "One thing I do know is I'll keep working." It's clear that this man is humble and grounded, despite his newfound wealth.
Interestingly, the winner had a feeling that he would win when he saw that a winning Set for Life ticket had been sold at the newsagency he regularly passes by. "It's funny when I went past the newsagency, I saw they had sold a winning Set for Life ticket, and I thought that could be me!" he recalled. And it turns out, his intuition was right.
When the man realized that he had missed several calls from an unknown number, he found it odd. But when he finally checked his ticket, it was great news. "I had a nice syndicate win earlier this year so I'm pretty happy. I'm feeling lucky," he shared. "It's certainly wonderful, but it won't change me as a person!" It's refreshing to see someone who remains true to themselves even after becoming an instant millionaire.
The winning ticket was purchased at News N More Bathurst, and the owner of the newsagency, Mark McManus, couldn't be happier. "What fantastic news and what great timing, right on Christmas!" he exclaimed. "We've sold a few nice prizes here in the past, but this win, $20,000 a month for 20 years, equating to $4.8 million, surpasses anything we have sold before." It's a joyous moment for both the winner and the newsagent who sold the winning ticket.
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