A young Tamworth university student has scored a life-changing prize of $200,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw.
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The regional player won the guaranteed first prize of $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw on Monday.
Confirming her win with a NSW Lotteries official this morning, the winner revealed she'd just discovered the exciting news when she checked her entry online.
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"Thank you," she laughed.
"I don't quite know how I feel. It's such an exciting surprise.
"I just checked my entry online and I couldn't read the screen properly.
"I had to get my mum to read it as well to make sure I wasn't seeing things because I just couldn't believe it.
"My family is so excited. It's very thrilling."
The winner said she hadn't been playing Lucky Lotteries for long and would use her prize to set herself up for the future.
"It will be very helpful," she said.
"I'll use it to pay off my student loan and invest the rest in real estate."
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her winning entry online at thelott.com - Australia's official lotteries.
