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Moonah mother and daughter scores $24,000 in early-morning scratchie win

A mother and daughter from Moonah are celebrating after scoring an eye-watering scratchie win early this morning. THE WINNERS >>

A Moonah mum and her daughter have found the perfect-morning pick-me-up after scoring $24,000 on an Instant Scratch-It.

The local woman was out doing chores when she picked up the $5 golden ticket from the Moonah Newsagency and forgot about her purchase until early the next morning.

“I was fast asleep when I heard all this screaming, and then mum ran into my room and shoved the ticket in my face.

Breaking News Breaking News Moonah mum daughter win $24k on scratchie. Source: Supplied.
Breaking News Breaking News Moonah mum daughter win $24k on scratchie. Source: Supplied.

“She just kept saying ‘We’ve won $24,000! We’ve won $24,000!’.

The pair said the win was a dream come true and are still coming to terms with the life-changing news.

“Honestly, we are not sure how we will spend the prize. We still need to let this news sink in! But I know it’ll come in handy.”

The local women celebrated with their favourite breakfast.

Hobart single mum becomes overnight millionaire

A single mum from Hobart has received a phone call she’ll never forget after taking out a division one prize in Saturday’s TattsLotto draw.

The woman who had only recently starting playing TattsLotto won a total of $1,234,399.86 – one of five division one entries.

“I never imagined this would happen to me! It’s incredible.” said the lucky woman.

“I only just started buying these tickets. I never play lottery games! I don’t even know what type of ticket I bought! It’s crazy.”

The local resident said she was overwhelmed with the life-changing win after a tough few months.

“It’s unreal. Holy sh**!”

Single mum from Hobart takes out $1m prize in TattsLotto draw.
Single mum from Hobart takes out $1m prize in TattsLotto draw.

“This is so overwhelming. My family just rocked up to my house too, and they are all crying. They are so happy for me.”

The winner hopes to use the game-changing win to buy her first home, get a new car, go on a family holiday and spoil her kids.

“I never thought I’d own my own house … How am I going to go to work today knowing I am a millionaire? I think I will take the day off!”

The golden ticket was purchased online at thelott.com and was one of 14 division one entries won in Tasmania this year – collectively worth more than $17.51 million.

chelsea.cosgrave@themercury.com.au

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