Man wins $2.5M lottery jackpot with numbers inspired by dream
A 54-year-old renovation contractor from Malaysia's Sarawak state has won RM10.17 million (US$2.49 million) in a lottery jackpot on two numbers he said were inspired by a dream.
A man from Malaysia won a $2.5 million lottery jackpot on September 26th with numbers inspired by a dream, according to Malaysian daily The Sun. This was not his first time betting on these particular numbers; he had placed a bet on them just the second time. The winner, a father of two, is a long-time Sports Toto customer and spends around RM50 ($12) per week on the Toto 4D Jackpot.
He was eating lunch near a Sports Toto outlet when he decided to purchase the same numbers again, without giving it much thought at the time. Upon checking the results on the Sports Toto website that night, he remained calm and composed when he claimed the prize at STM Lottery's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The payout amounted to RM10,169,557.55, plus a System Play bonus of RM672, as reported by The Star.
The winner stated that he plans to manage his winnings carefully and save a portion for his children's future. He emphasized the importance of careful planning before making significant decisions, as reported by The Sun. STM Lottery, previously known as Sports Toto Malaysia, is a subsidiary of Sports Toto Berhad and offers eight games that are drawn three times a week.
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