University student $200,000 richer after Lotteries win

A university student from Hillsdale got a pleasant wake-up call on Monday — learning he is now $200,000 richer.

The man purchased his random number entry lottery ticket at thelott.com.

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A university student from Hillsdale received the best kind of wake up call this week — learning his is $200,000 richer, thanks to a lucky lotto ticket.

The man aged in his 20s, who wished to remain anonymous, received notification of winning first prize in Monday’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1237 when a phone call interrupted his sleep.

The Student told The Lott staff: “Oh my God. Thank you. I was sleeping when you called.

“I think I need to sit down, have a coffee and let the news settle in a bit.”

The lucky winner bought his Lotto ticket online.

The man said he felt he needed to buy a ticket last week for the draw.

“I had this inspiring feeling to buy a ticket. Then I saw the big jackpot and I thought something was telling me to buy an entry,” he said.

“I’m glad I did. I only just started playing.”

He said he planned to enjoy spending some of his windfall but also save a portion.

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“I think I’ll travel a bit. Maybe Europe or America — the whole world is right in front of me at the moment,” he said.

“I am still quite young, so I will save some for my future. I’ll put it towards a house.”

The student won the first prize in Monday’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw.

The registered player bought his one random number entry online at thelott.com — Australia’s official lotteries.

The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $46.12 million for draw 1239 while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot is now $3.75 million for draw 10275.