Small town with a big secret: check your wallet, handbag, even your glovebox
The Mid North Coast Hinterland player won the first prize of $100,000 but is yet to claim the cash.
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The search is on for a mystery winner who scored a $100,000 lottery win after purchasing a ticket at the small hinterland town of Bowraville in the Nambucca Valley.
The ticket was purchased at IGA Plus Liquor Bowraville, 76 High Street, Bowraville.
The ticket is unregistered, so officials from The Lott have no way of contacting the winner to break the news and must wait for them to come forward to claim their prize.
The windfall was the first prize in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10473, drawn Tuesday
“While Bowraville might be known for its historic buildings, we’re hoping for one mystery lottery winner their $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize doesn’t turn into a piece of history itself and they check their winning ticket soon,” Lott spokesman Anna Hobdell said.
“It’s more than likely this winner is going about their day as normal, with no idea they’ve just pocketed $100,000.”
All players who purchased a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot ticket from IGA Plus Liquor Bowraville are urged to check their tickets as soon as possible.
“We’re so close to the end of the financial year. How great would it be to discover your astounding windfall just in time for tax time?
“Make sure to retrace your steps and check any tickets you might have. The ticket could be anywhere in your wallet, handbag, on the fridge door or even tucked away in your car glovebox.”
The mystery winner can contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the process of claiming your prize.
“This is a great reminder to players to register their tickets to a player card or online account. That way we can reach out directly if there’s a major prize win, and we can start the prize claim process as soon as possible.”
In 2020, 141 Lucky Lotteries 1st Prize and Jackpot winning entries across Australia won more than $48.61 million.
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