DURING what has been such a tough time for people all over the world there has been some luck in the Valley.

On Friday 24 September a lucky community member from Nambucca Valley was the 1st prize winner of the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw.

The total prize money was $200,000.

Such a large prize was last won at the Nambucca Heads Newsagency in 2019.

It is the first big win since owners Thea and Steve Kimber took over the newsagency late in 2020.

The newsagency staff and owners were excited to learn of the win.

Owner Steve Kimber told News Of The Area, “The person visited the store and picked up a claim form.

“I think we were more excited than they were.”

According to Mr Kimber, the winning lottery format used, “was originally founded by the New South Wales government to raise money for hospital and infrastructure funding – most notably providing funding for the iconic Sydney Opera House”.

Mr Kimber said, “We are very happy that in these times a local has had this fantastic opportunity and it was purchased at our store.”

The black cat can be viewed by some as unlucky, but Lucky the feline face of Lucky Lotteries was the complete opposite for a local on 24 September.

Upon receiving the news of winning, the lucky winner said, “Thank you very much, that’s incredible.”

When asked what would be done with the prize money they said, “I would say we will start by helping out the kids.

“We will really be able to enjoy it, there’s no doubt about that.”

 

By Rachel MCGREGOR-ALLEN