An office worker who scratched off a lottery ticket purchased during lunch has won a first prize of 500 million won (approximately $500,000).
On August 10, the lottery operator, Donghaeng Lottery, shared the story of the first prize winner, identified only as A. A regularly buys lottery tickets, including Lotto, Pension, and Spitto, during lunch or on the way home from work. About a month ago, A visited a lottery retailer on Wangsan Road in Dongdaemun District.
After exchanging previously winning tickets for new ones, A returned to the office and secretly scratched off the new ticket. To A's surprise, it turned out to be a first prize winner worth 500 million won.
A expressed excitement, saying, "I wanted to scream with joy, but since I was at work, I could only stomp my feet in happiness. I was so shocked that my hands and feet were trembling, and I think I stared blankly at my desk for a while."
A added, "Due to a busy schedule, I was only able to claim the prize now, but receiving it has made the win feel even more real, and I am truly happy."
Regarding plans for the prize money, A mentioned, "I am planning to move, so I will use the winnings to help secure a new home."
The Spitto 1000 lottery works by matching one of the six numbers on the ticket with a lucky number to win a prize, with the first prize set at 500 million won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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