Lucky Yamba man suffers sleepless nights after $25,000 lottery win
A Yamba man has his grandparents to thank for his incredible Instant Scratch-Its win after their unassuming birthday present revealed itself to be worth an incredible $25,000.
The top prize-winning $2 Mint Money Instant Scratch-Its ticket was purchased at Yamba Newsagency, 24 Yamba Street, Yamba.
“I’m still in shock, mate! It’s hard to process a win like this,” the elated winner said when confirming his win with an official from The Lott.
“It was actually a birthday present from my grandparents, and at first I thought, ‘oh, this will be a bit of fun’. “Then, as I scratched away at the ticket, my mouth just hit the floor.
“I had to confirm the win with a few people before I even let myself believe it was real. “In all honesty, I haven’t really slept properly over the last few nights. My mind has been racing!
