Lottery Ticket Mistakenly Given in Sets Wins Big Prize

By Lee Dong Geon Posted : October 1, 2026, 18:52 Updated : October 1, 2026, 18:52
"I usually buy individual tickets, but the clerk accidentally gave me two sets."

As interest grows in the winning numbers for the 335th Pension Lottery 720+ draw, the story of a winner from the 215th draw, who won 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prize (4 tickets), is gaining attention.

In a post on the Dohang Lottery winners' board, the winner shared, "I buy various lottery tickets for fun. I usually purchase individual tickets, but the clerk mistakenly gave me two sets. The clerk offered to exchange them, but there were many customers in line, and I felt rushed, so I kept the sets."

The winner recalled, "Before leaving work on Friday, I scratched an instant lottery ticket and checked the Pension Lottery. I immediately noticed that four digits matched. As I nervously checked each digit, I realized that all six digits matched in the first group."

"I was surprised to win 1st prize, but instead of feeling happy, I felt dazed and numb. I sent a picture of the ticket to my spouse and said I needed to rush to Seoul. They were puzzled at first but were thrilled when they learned I had won 1st prize," the winner reflected.

The winner, who purchased the ticket at a lottery shop in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, responded to a question about memorable dreams by saying, "I don’t usually have dreams."

When asked what types of lottery tickets they frequently buy, the winner mentioned, "I buy Lotto, Pension Lottery, and Spitto tickets."

Regarding plans for the winnings, the winner stated, "I plan to use it to pay off loans and for living expenses."

Meanwhile, the winning numbers for the 335th Pension Lottery 720+ will be available after 7:05 PM today.



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