Lottery Winner Kept 64 Million Shekel Prize Secret From Wife
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
An Israeli man won a 64 million shekel lottery prize after purchasing a ticket with randomly selected numbers. He initially kept the win a secret from his wife, telling her he had an important meeting. The winner plans to significantly increase his charitable donations with the prize money and stressed the importance of happiness.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli man won a 64 million shekel lottery prize from Mifal HaPayis.
- He purchased the winning ticket with randomly selected numbers for 66 shekels.
- The winner kept his prize a secret from his wife until after claiming it.
- He plans to significantly increase his charitable donations with the winnings.
- The winner emphasized that happiness is more important than wealth.
A recent lottery winner in Israel has claimed a 64 million shekel prize from Mifal HaPayis, the national lottery. The man, who chose his numbers randomly, purchased the ticket for 66 shekels. He discovered his winnings by checking the results on the Mifal HaPayis app, initially disbelieving the amount displayed on the screen and taking a photo to confirm.
Despite the life-changing news, the winner decided to keep his winnings a secret from his wife for several hours. He told her he had an important meeting and asked her to accompany him to the vicinity of the lottery headquarters. While his wife waited in the car, he went inside to complete the prize claim procedures, intending to reveal the truth after his visit.
The winner shared that he doesn't play every draw but buys a ticket when the jackpots are very large. He also mentioned that he had recently lost his father and purchased a Torah scroll in his memory. He stated that he is a regular donor and helps those in need, and plans to significantly increase his charitable contributions with the prize money.
Reflecting on his win, the man emphasized the importance of happiness regardless of financial status, stating, "The most important thing is to be happy, whether you have money or not."
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