"Bought with leftover change without much thought..." The story of winning 500 million won in the lottery

Story of the First Prize Winner of the 'Speedo1000' Lottery Revealed

Recently, individuals who won the first prize in instant lottery tickets and received 500 million won shared their stories.

On the 22nd, interviews with the winners of the first prize in Spitto1000 rounds 69 and 70, who received 500 million won, were posted on the Donghaeng Lottery website’s ‘Winner Interview’ board.

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Winner A from round 69 said, “I often go to convenience stores to buy cigarettes, drinks, etc., when working or on business trips, and if I see lottery tickets at the checkout, I buy them with spare change without much thought.” He added, “I don’t check the results immediately but collect the tickets for several months and check them all at once.”

“A few days ago, when I checked the tickets I had collected for a long time, I found out I won the first prize. I just thought, ‘Oh? I won? I should call the customer center tomorrow,’ and felt indifferent,” he said. “Although I bought the tickets without much thought, thanks to this, I was able to repay loans incurred from business failures, so I’m relieved.”

Winner B from round 70 said, “I usually buy coffee and other drinks at convenience stores and purchase Spitto tickets with the remaining money.” He added, “I find waiting for Lotto draws boring, so I enjoy Spitto because I can check the results instantly.”

“I felt good about it, so I bought a ticket at a store I often visit. When I scratched the ticket at home, I found out I won 500 million won,” he said. “At first, I couldn’t believe it and felt indifferent, but after confirming it with my wife, we screamed with joy.” He added, “I plan to give the entire prize money as a gift to my wife.”

Another first prize winner C from round 70 recalled, “On the way to have a meal with an acquaintance, I bought a Spitto1000 ticket with the remaining money, and while waiting for the food at the restaurant, I scratched the ticket and confirmed the first prize.”

He said, “Feeling dazed whether it was real or not, I contacted my husband, and after receiving congratulations from my acquaintance, we finished the meal. I met my husband again to confirm the win, and we were both happy.” He added, “With my husband’s retirement, we had many concerns about our old age, but now that we have funds, I feel grateful.”