Lottery Winner Kept ₪64 Million Prize Secret From Wife

Two days after winning the ₪64 million top prize in the Double Lotto draw, a fortunate winner visited the "Mifal HaPayis" (national lottery) offices to finalize the prize claim. The winner, still processing the life-changing sum, described the moment of realization as surreal, initially doubting the amount displayed on the ticket scanner. He decided to keep the news private for a few hours, even asking his wife to accompany him to the lottery office for what he described as an important meeting, requesting her well wishes for success. While his wife waited near their car, he entered to complete the process, planning to reveal the true reason for their visit only afterward. The win is also tinged with personal significance, as the winner recently lost his father and had purchased a Torah scroll in his memory. He typically buys tickets only for large jackpots, calling it "buying a dream for 66 shekels," and chose his numbers randomly for this winning ticket. A regular donor to charitable causes, the winner intends to significantly increase his contributions to the needy following the windfall. Despite the immense prize, he emphasized the importance of happiness regardless of financial status.