A Strathpine resident was shocked after discovering that her $5 Crosswords Instant Scratch-Its ticket, purchased from IGA Strathpine on Gympie Road, yielded a $100,000 prize.
The woman, who regularly purchased the Crosswords Instant Scratch-Its, stated that the win had not yet fully registered. She expressed shock, repeatedly saying she could not believe it was happening to her. Initially, she believed she had only matched nine words, but upon further examination, she found a tenth, leading to a substantial win. She described having to sit down and meticulously verify the ticket to confirm the amount.
The winner intends to allocate the prize money towards purchasing a new vehicle, citing ongoing issues with her current car and expressing immense gratitude for the timely financial boost.
Stacey Johnston, a team member at IGA Strathpine, conveyed her excitement upon learning of the win. She noted that the store had previously sold a $200,000 top prize-winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket in November 2023, suggesting a streak of good fortune with these tickets. Johnston hoped the store would sell a division one winning ticket and extended best wishes to the winning customer.
During the fiscal year 2024, 143 individuals across The Lott’s jurisdictions claimed top prizes from Instant Scratch-Its, amounting to over $12.12 million. In the same period, players achieved over 26.4 million wins across all prize tiers, totalling over $249.65 million. The Lott operates and markets Australia’s prominent lottery games and produces daily winners nationwide.
Published Date 24-Feb-2025