A Tasmanian man's heart has been left racing this afternoon after winning $100,000, despite having ditched the gym to answer his phone.
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The man held the first prize winning entry in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw on March 11.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, had no idea he had won the prize when he got the phone call.
"I am just walking out the door to go to the gym," he said at the time.
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"Are you sure it's true? Oh my god, I don't know if I will be able to go to the gym now, I am too excited.
"Fair dinkum! That's amazing.
"Life will be very sweet from now on. I never thought I would win anything! This is a huge shock. I am definitely going to be celebrating tonight with my wife."
When asked how he planned to enjoy his prize, the overjoyed winner confessed he had one thing on his mind.
"I wouldn't mind getting myself a new car," he admitted.
"A fishing trip might be on the cards too."
Meg Powell
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
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