Couple Wins $2.7 Million Lottery After Last-Minute Ticket Purchase

A couple in their 40s has won the first prize of 10 million shekels (approximately $2.7 million) in the Israeli lottery, nearly missing out on the win. One of the women initially went to purchase a ticket on a Monday, but found the lottery stand closed. A strong intuition prompted her to return the following day, Tuesday, September 1, to buy the ticket.

The winning ticket was a combination of personal numbers and numbers chosen by the lottery's automated system. The morning after the draw, one of the women checked the numbers via the Mifal HaPayis (National Lottery) app. Upon realizing they had won the jackpot, she immediately called her partner, exclaiming, "We won 10 million shekels! I'm trembling, I can't even drive."

After verifying the numbers together, the couple, still in disbelief, drove directly to the lottery's headquarters. They stated the winnings would allow them to provide for their children, born after years of fertility treatments, and ensure financial security for their family. They also shared their long-held dream of purchasing a private home in a pastoral setting for their retirement.

While still processing the magnitude of their win, the couple emphasized their intention to make sound decisions for their family's future, keeping their feet on the ground.