Darwin woman to splash $1.4m lotto win on diamonds

A DARWIN woman has plans to treat herself to some diamond jewellery after cashing winnings from her $1.4 million TattsLotto ticket

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A DARWIN woman has plans to treat herself to some diamond jewellery after cashing winnings from her $1.4 million TattsLotto ticket.

The overjoyed winner held one of the seven division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4119, drawn on January 9 — taking home a prize worth $1,428,571.43.

The woman on Friday finally discovered she was the mystery winner officials at the Lott have been looking for.

“I feel like I am going to wake up from a dream,” she said.

“How can this be real? It certainly doesn’t feel real!

“I just keep thinking ‘this is a dream, this is all just a dream’.

“I really hope it isn’t a dream!

“It’s a dream come true!

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“I only found out, because I went to buy a ticket for this weekend’s draw and then checked this ticket in the process.

“I had absolutely no idea. It’s crazy!

When asked how she planned to enjoy her million-dollar prize, the Territory resident didn’t hesitate to explain her ideas.

“The first thing I will do is pay off my mortgage,” she shared.

“I am going to get myself a few diamonds as well!

“I am working right now, but tonight, I am definitely going to be spoiling myself to something nice for dinner to celebrate.”

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The winning entry was purchased at Bardens Pharmacy, Shop 1, 47 Cavenagh Street, Darwin.

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