Two Lotto Winners Share 25 Million Shekels, Emphasize Family Importance

Two lucky winners, a woman in her late 30s from northern Israel and a retired couple in their 70s from the same region, were confirmed as the first prize winners in the Lotto draw held on July 4, 2026. They will split the 25 million shekel jackpot equally, each receiving 12.5 million shekels.

The woman, currently at a pivotal point in her career, revealed she occasionally plays the lottery using the same personal numbers for years. She was shocked when the winning notification appeared, initially doubting the result. She and her husband kept the news private at first, with the win providing her the financial freedom to reconsider her professional path. She expressed gratitude and excitement about starting to truly enjoy life.

The retired couple has played the lottery for many years, especially when jackpots are large, always using the same numbers. The husband discovered their win the morning after the draw and immediately informed his wife, who initially thought the news was about a grandchild’s birth. After confirming the win via the lottery app, they shared the news with their children, who were also initially skeptical. The couple plans to buy a home near their extended family, highlighting that family remains their top priority.

Both winners expressed surprise and joy at their newfound wealth, with the retirees noting the win fulfilled a long-standing family joke about moving closer to their grandchildren only after winning the lottery. The woman sees the prize as an opportunity to pause and choose her next life steps with peace of mind.