Lottery Winner Claims 64 Million Shekels, Plans to Increase Charity

A man who won 64 million shekels in Israel's "Double Lotto" lottery arrived at the Mifal HaPayis (national lottery) offices to claim his prize, still struggling to comprehend the life-altering event. The win occurred after he scanned his ticket on the Mifal HaPayis app, revealing the staggering sum. He initially doubted the amount, taking a photo of the screen to verify it. The winner decided to keep the news secret from his wife for a few hours, telling her he had an important meeting and asking for her well wishes. He planned to reveal the win only after completing the prize claim process and returning to her. The winner explained that he buys lottery tickets only when jackpots reach record highs, describing the purchase as "buying excitement for 66 shekels." He chooses numbers randomly and is a regular donor to the needy, a practice he intends to significantly expand with his winnings. Despite the immense financial change, he emphasized the importance of happiness, regardless of wealth. He also mentioned that he had recently lost his father and had purchased a Torah scroll in his memory.