A week ago, the Lismore App published the story of an unknown Alstonville person who had won $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries. The search was on to find them.

Not only did the man come forward to collect his $200,000 prize, but he confessed it was his third win since 2021!

“The other day I walked past the newsagent and noticed they had a sign up looking for an unregistered Lucky Lotteries winner. In that moment, I thought to myself, ‘I hope the prize goes to someone good and deserving’, the man explained.

“Later that day when I woke up from a nap, the thought crossed my mind to check my tickets. 

“I was completely shocked when I saw I had won again! I couldn’t believe it!

“I’ve already won Lucky Lotteries twice now, so a third time just seemed crazy!

“After a little bit, I couldn’t help but laugh.

“The craziest part of this story is that my winning ticket was a free bonus ticket from a previous draw.

“Winning three times is mind-boggling!”

The Alstonville man held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1686, drawn Thursday 29 August 2024, and looks forward to a total prize of $200,000.

He first scored $100,000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10460, drawn 13 May 2021, followed by a $200,000 win in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1586, drawn Tuesday 16 August 2022.

With $200,000 soon to boost his bank account, the hard-working man shared he wanted to lend a helping hand to his friends doing it tough at the moment.

“I’m not really an extravagant person. I’ve got everything I need,” he shared.

“I always try to help others as much as possible, and this time around I want to help a friend doing it tough.

“As for myself, I wouldn’t mind taking some time off work and going on a holiday.”

The man’s winning ticket was a free bonus entry he received from another ticket purchased at Alstonville Newsagency, Shop 2 79-83 Main Street, Alstonville.

Alstonville Newsagency owners Ray and Maree Smith shared they were very excited to hear they’d sold a 1st Prize winning ticket worth $200,000.

“Only three weeks ago, we sold a division one winning ticket in Saturday Lotto, so I guess you could say we’re on a winning streak!” he said.

“Our customers are very excited to hear our small community is getting some big wins.

“A massive congratulations to our special winner on behalf of the entire Alstonville Newsagency team."