Lottery Winner Kept 64 Million Shekel Prize Secret From Wife
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
A lottery winner claimed his 64 million shekel prize two days after the draw, having initially kept the news secret from his wife. He discovered his winnings by chance on the Mifal HaPayis app and decided to surprise his wife later. The winner, who regularly donates to charity, plans to significantly increase his contributions following the win. He also shared that he purchased a Torah scroll in memory of his late father.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A lottery player won 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto draw.
- The winner kept his fortune a secret from his wife for several hours.
- He discovered the win by checking his ticket on the Mifal HaPayis app.
- He plans to significantly increase his charitable donations.
- The winner purchased a Torah scroll in memory of his father.
Two days after winning 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto lottery, the lucky winner arrived at the Mifal HaPayis (Israel's national lottery) offices to claim his prize. The man, who still struggled to comprehend his life-changing win, described the moment he discovered his fortune as seemingly ordinary. He was checking his ticket on the Mifal HaPayis app when the winning amount appeared on his screen. "I rubbed my eyes a few times and then immediately took a picture of the screen to make sure I wasn't mistaken," he said with a smile.
Despite his immense excitement, he decided to keep the news to himself for several hours. When it was time to go to the lottery office, he asked his wife to accompany him, telling her it was for an important meeting and wishing him luck. He planned to reveal the true reason for their visit only after completing the prize claim process, while his wife waited near their car.
The winner also shared a personal story, noting that he had lost his father in the past year and had purchased a Torah scroll in his memory. He typically buys lottery tickets only when the jackpots are particularly high, referring to his 66 shekel purchase as buying "excitement." He chooses his numbers randomly, and this time, a random selection led to the extraordinary 64 million shekel win.
A regular donor to the needy, the winner stated that his newfound wealth would allow him to significantly increase his charitable contributions. Despite the immense prize and the new possibilities it presented, he concluded by emphasizing the importance of happiness regardless of financial status, saying, "The most important thing is to be happy whether you have money or not."
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