Most individuals would eagerly anticipate winning a substantial lottery prize, but an unnamed German lottery player who snagged a staggering €120 million (approximately £105 million) in the Eurojackpot took their time before claiming the winnings, waiting two weeks to collect.
The fortunate winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, surprised many by delaying the prize collection, citing a desire to pause and absorb the magnitude of their newfound wealth before making any quick decisions.
On October 7, the man eventually visited the lottery organizer’s headquarters, spending about an hour there. Lottery officials described him as composed and unfazed throughout the process, confirming his ticket as the winning one and formalizing his victory in the draw.
While the prize money will be transferred to the winner’s specified account next week, the company will perform a thorough transaction verification beforehand. The spokesperson noted that the new millionaire maintained a reserved demeanor, keeping quiet about future plans or intentions for the significant windfall.
Initially, the organizing company assumed the winning ticket belonged to a casual player before the actual winner came forward, prompting thoughts of launching a search campaign with posters and ads in the area of purchase.
The winning ticket, bought for €19 (£16.50), was subject to a three-year prize claim period as per Eurojackpot regulations. The deliberate approach of reflecting before stepping into the limelight showcases a calm and mature response to the life-altering change.
Eurojackpot’s grand prize initiates at €10,000,000 and can escalate to €120,000,000 through rollovers. Tickets are available for purchase in various countries, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Greece alongside Germany.
Participating in Eurojackpot typically costs €2 per line in most regions, except for Lithuania, where an additional game called ‘The Joker’ is mandatory, raising the price to €3 per line. In Greece and Slovenia, the cost per line stands at €2.50 each.
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