A man from Morley has made a one-million-dollar mistake in the best way possible.
After discovering his ticket from Carramar Lottery Centre and News in Morley was a Division one prize, he went online to check his winnings.
“There were three winners, so I divided the prize by three and thought I had won around $500,000,” the man in his 80s said.
“I had the weekend and public holiday to think about what I would do with $500,000.
“I went to my retailer to double check my ticket and when he told me it was worth $1.6 million my gob hit the floor.”
The Morley couple already had plans to go overseas, however this win will now help them travel in style.
“When I thought I had won $500,000, I planned to upgrade our seats to business class, but now I’ll be going first,” he said.
Lotterywest spokesperson James Mooney said it’s been another wonderful week for WA players.
“This ticket from Carramar Lottery Centre and News in Morley was the second Division One ticket sold at this retailer in the space of a week,” Mr Mooney said.
“We are still in the first month of 2020 and have already welcomed six Division One players to our Winners Room.
“Tonight’s $40 million Powerball draw is another great chance for WA players to help keep our Winners Room busy.”
Thanks to our players, the money raised through Lotterywest games has helped to support more than 600 community organisations.
Click hear to learn how a Lotterywest grant has supported one group use the power of music to connect people with a disability with skilled musicians.
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30 January 2020