'Best Christmas present': NSW dad becomes instant millionaire
A NSW dad has been given the ultimate Christmas present, becoming a millionaire overnight.
The father from Casino in the NSW Northern Rivers scooped up a $1 million-winning lottery ticket from a QuickPick 15-game entry at his local newsagency.
He won one of two division-one entries on Friday, pocketing the cool million-dollar prize.
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Plaza News employees celebrating their winning ticket. Supplied/The Lott
When The Lott called him to announce he was an instant millionaire, the man was moved to tears.
"I can't believe it. I checked my ticket yesterday and haven't stopped thinking maybe it's just a dream," he told lottery officials.
"I work so hard for my children and their future, and I pray every day for blessings like this for our family.
"This is the best Christmas present ever, ever, ever in my entire life!"
He said the $1 million would help him buy a house and he plans to continue working.
"I work every day. I'll be working over Christmas too. It's all for my family."
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The man from Casino in NSW said he plans to buy a house with the winnings. Supplied/The Lott
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"It's so exciting. I've been telling customers all year that I am going to sell a winning ticket, and I did it!" Rose told officials.
Plaza News owner Bill Rose, who sold the winner ticket, said his store hasn't had a division-one winner since 2018.
The second Weekly Windfall division-one winning ticket was sold in Western Australia.
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