A couple traveling together won a $500,000 lottery prize after purchasing a ticket at a popular spot during their trip.
According to the lottery agency Donghaeng Lottery on August 3, the winner, identified as A, bought the ticket for the Spitto1000 lottery at a sales outlet in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, and struck it rich.
A shared, "I noticed a lottery sales point while traveling and thought it would be fun to buy a ticket from a place I wouldn’t normally visit," explaining that they purchased ten Spitto tickets at the store.
Upon arriving at their accommodation, A and their spouse scratched off the tickets one by one, only to be astonished to find they had won the top prize. A confirmed the win by scanning the QR code on the ticket.
A expressed disbelief, saying, "I always thought winning the lottery was something that happened to others, so it feels surreal to have won myself. More than anything, I’m grateful that I can provide more experiences and opportunities for my young children."
Regarding plans for the winnings, A stated, "First and foremost, I will use it to pay off my loans," expressing excitement about the financial relief.
The Spitto1000 is an instant lottery where players can find out if they have won by scratching the surface of the ticket. The top prize is 500 million won, and winners must claim their prizes within one year from the sales deadline.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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