Perth Couple Bags $2.3 Million Lotto Prize with Unusual Celebration
Perth is abuzz with the revelation of its newest millionaires, a couple from Scarborough, who have stepped forward to claim their eye-watering $2.3 million Lotto prize.
The surprising twist to their story? The winning ticket was unknowingly tucked away in a pocket for an entire week over the Christmas period.
The moment of realization struck when one member of the lucky duo decided to check the ticket while on a routine trip to the shops for milk, bread, and eggs. "At first, I thought we might have won division two or three," shared the winner, reflecting on the disbelief that accompanied the discovery.
The couple, who secured their winning Slikpik 12 ticket at Michael's Health Care Chemist in Wembley, chose an unexpectedly humble celebration for their windfall – a dinner of baked beans on toast. Lotterywest spokesman James Mooney couldn't help but express relief that the ticket survived its unintentional stint in a pocket, stating, "I'm just glad the winner didn't jump in the pool or wash his trousers before checking the ticket."
As Perth revels in the joy of its latest lottery victors, attention turns to the upcoming $50 million Powerball draw on Thursday. Lottery enthusiasts eagerly await their chance to participate, with tickets available in-store, online, and through the Lotterywest App until 6 pm Thursday, hoping to keep the streak of good fortune alive in Western Australia.
