Man Wins $18 Million Lottery, Wife Unaware Until Prize Claim
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
An Israeli man won 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto and collected his prize while his wife waited outside, unaware of his winnings. He discovered the win via the lottery app and kept it secret until claiming the prize. The winner plans to increase his charitable donations and emphasized the importance of happiness.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli man won 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto.
- His wife was unaware of the win until he claimed the prize.
- He discovered the win by scanning his ticket on the lottery app.
- The winner plans to significantly increase his charitable donations.
- He purchased a Torah scroll in memory of his late father.
An Israeli man has claimed the first prize in the Double Lotto, winning 64 million shekels (approximately $18 million USD). The winner arrived at the lottery headquarters to complete the prize claim process while his wife waited outside, believing he was attending an important meeting. He chose to keep the massive win a secret until the process was finalized.
The man discovered his winnings after scanning his ticket on the official lottery app, initially struggling to believe the sum displayed on the screen. He took a screenshot to confirm the amount. When it was time to collect the prize, he invited his wife, telling her it was a significant meeting and asking for her good wishes.
While he went inside, his wife waited near their car, unaware of the life-changing news. The winner shared that he had recently lost his father and purchased a Torah scroll in his memory. He typically only buys lottery tickets when the jackpots are exceptionally high, describing it as "buying excitement for 66 shekels."
He also revealed that he regularly donates to charity and plans to significantly increase his community contributions following this win. Despite the enormous sum, he emphasized the importance of happiness regardless of financial status.
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