A Wyee man in his 20s has had the "best wake-up call ever", discovering he won $100,000 in the today's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.
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The man won the guaranteed first prize of $100,000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10305, drawn today (Thursday).
A NSW Lotteries official called the man this afternoon to break the news of his win just as he'd woken up from an afternoon nap.
"Fair dinkum?" he screamed. "Thank you so much!
"I've just woken up from an afternoon nap. I didn't expect this phone call. This is the best wake-up call I've ever had.
"This is such a shock. It doesn't feel real. I hope this isn't a dream. It feels surreal.
"I can't wait to call my mum and tell her. She's going to be stoked."
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When asked how he planned to enjoy his windfall, the now wide-awake man admitted he would pay off some loans and shout his mum a holiday.
"I think I'll celebrate this weekend with my family and my mates. We might go out for a few drinks," he said.
"I am going to pay off my loans first. I would love to take my mum on a holiday, too. She deserves it.
"She's been saying she wants to go on a holiday overseas for ages, so I'd love be able to do that for her."
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning entry of two random numbers online at thelott.com - Australia's official lotteries.
It follows news of a couple from Hamlyn Terrace who won $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1423, drawn on Monday.
"Oh my God! I'm in tears," the man said on receiving the news from NSW Lotteries.
"You've got no idea how much this means to me. Thank you very much. This is insane. I'm lost for words.
"This is the best news I've received in all my life."
The man said he would now be able to pay off the couple's mortgage, and then take his wife overseas to celebrate.
The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, purchased their winning entry at Gorokan Newsagency.