Two Women Win 10 Million Shekels in Lottery After Last-Minute Ticket

Two women in their 40s claimed a 10 million shekel (approximately $2.7 million USD) lottery prize on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a day after the draw held on Tuesday, September 1. The winning ticket was purchased almost at the last minute, following a "hunch" that the women initially hesitated over. The winning numbers were a combination of personally significant numbers and those chosen by the lottery's "Lottomat" system.

One of the winners described her persistent feeling that she would win, despite her partner's skepticism. She recounted going to buy a ticket on Monday, only to find the kiosk closed, but her strong feeling about not missing the draw led her to try again on Tuesday. She discovered the win the following morning by checking the Mifal HaPayis app, initially not realizing the app could immediately confirm winnings and amounts.

Upon realizing the magnitude of the prize, she excitedly called her partner, who was sitting down, to share the news. "We won 10 million shekels. I'm shaking, I can't even drive," she exclaimed. After calming down, they re-checked the ticket together to confirm the win before heading directly to the Mifal HaPayis headquarters.

The winners expressed that the substantial prize provides them with a new sense of security and financial peace for years to come.