An Adelaide guy wins $5 million recently in scratch off lottery game

An Adelaide man has become an instant millionaire after winning $5 million on a Scratchie ticket. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket at a local newsagency and was stunned when he realised he had won the top prize.

The winning ticket was a $20 Instant Scratch-Its ticket, with the man winning the entire $5 million jackpot. He has described the win as a "dream come true" and plans to use the money to support his family and take a well-deserved holiday.

This is the largest Instant Scratch-Its win in South Australia this year, and the second largest win in the state's history. The previous record was set in 2016 when a couple from the Barossa Valley won $5.5 million on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

The man's win has sparked excitement in the community and has many people rushing to buy their own Scratchie tickets in the hope of striking it lucky.