In a surprising turn of events, a man from western Germany recently stumbled upon a forgotten lottery ticket worth a staggering €15.3 million (£13.4 million) hidden in his coat pocket. The story began when the man, who remains anonymous, purchased the ticket back in March but misplaced it in his coat for six months.
The lottery company, Lotto Hessen, had been desperately searching for the winner of the substantial prize, resorting to various measures such as posting notices in retail stores. Little did they know that the winning numbers were discreetly tucked away on a receipt inside the man’s jacket.
Despite hearing about the unclaimed prize on the radio, the man failed to realize he was the lucky winner until he retrieved his coat as the weather cooled down. Upon checking the numbers on his phone, he was astounded to discover his newfound wealth.
Following the unexpected revelation, the man has come forward to claim his millions and expressed plans to pamper his family with lavish purchases. Lotto Hessen, surprised by the twist of events, mentioned that they were prepared to launch another search campaign before the man surfaced to collect his winnings.
With the windfall secured, the man and his family have opted to maintain their privacy, choosing not to disclose their identities. The unexpected discovery of the hidden lottery ticket has undoubtedly brought a life-changing moment to this unsuspecting winner.