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Ongoing Story· Day 7

Single Winner Claims Massive 64 Million Shekel Lottery Prize

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Israeli Man Wins 64 Million Shekels, Keeps Lottery Win Secret From Wife

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An Israeli man won 64 million shekels in the "Double Lotto" lottery on October 11 but concealed the win from his wife, telling her he had a business meeting. He discovered the win via a mobile app and plans to increase his charitable donations, stating wealth isn't the main source of happiness. The article leaves his wife's future reaction to the secret unknown.

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  • An Israeli man won 64 million shekels in the "Double Lotto" lottery.
  • He concealed the win from his wife, claiming a business meeting.
  • The man discovered his winnings through the lottery's mobile app.
  • He plans to increase his charitable contributions with the winnings.
  • The winner believes money is not the primary source of happiness.

An Israeli man has won 64 million shekels in the "Double Lotto" lottery but has chosen to keep the life-changing news from his wife. The man visited the Mifal HaPayis (Israel National Lottery) offices on Sunday, October 11, telling his wife he had an important business meeting while she waited in the car. He discovered his win by checking his ticket on the lottery's mobile app. He stated that he only buys tickets when the jackpot is large and that he chose the winning numbers randomly. The winning ticket cost 66 shekels. The man, who recently lost his father and purchased a Torah scroll in his memory, expressed that he is philosophically inclined towards wealth and believes money is not the primary source of happiness. He is a regular philanthropist and intends to increase his charitable contributions, emphasizing that material wealth does not replace human happiness. The article speculates on his wife's reaction when she eventually learns the truth about the supposed business meeting.

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