A Nelson Bay man’s quick dash to the supermarket for cherry juice has turned into a life-enhancing grocery shop after he bagged a Lucky Lotteries win worth $200,000.
 
The Port Stephens resident held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1729 drawn, Tuesday 28 October 2025. He looks forward to a total prize of $200,000.00.
 
When we called to confirm his thrilling win, the stunned man confessed he was in disbelief and struggling to believe he was holding a ticket worth $200,000.
 
“Thank you very much! That’s great news!” he laughed.
 
“I can’t believe my ticket was a winner.
 
“You know it’s a funny story. I have a ritual of going grocery shopping every Wednesday and getting a couple of Lucky Lotteries tickets.
 
“However, on Saturday, my wife wanted me to run down to the grocery store and grab some cherry juice.
 
“While I was there, I thought to myself, ‘I’ll just grab my usual set of tickets even though it’s a Saturday’.

“Those tickets ended up being the winner. So, if I didn’t get some juice that day, I wouldn’t have won! 

“My wife and I honestly can’t believe it.”
 
With $200,000 set to boost his bank account, the generous couple shared they looked forward to sharing the joy with their nearest and dearest.
 
“We have a few friends and family who we would love to help,” he said.
 
“It feels great to know we’ll be able to lend them a helping hand.
 
“For now, we’re going to pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate the winning news.”
 
His winning entry of five random numbers was purchased at Nelson Bay Newsagency, 2/55 Donald Street, Nelson Bay.