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Offaly family scratches their way to massive €500,000 windfall
A family syndicate from Offaly were all smiles as they arrived at Lottery HQ this week to claim their incredible €500,000 prize from an All Cash Extravaganza scratch card.
The group, made up of three family members, could hardly believe it when the head of the syndicate decided to take a chance on the very last scratch card in the roll at Buckley’s SuperValu on Main Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.
After cashing in a smaller €20 win, she bought the ticket and scratched it in her car.
Initially, she thought they had won €50,000. Overjoyed, she rang the other syndicate members to share the good news.
But when they got together to check the ticket more closely, they realised it wasn’t €50,000—it was €500,000!
The family was in total shock. The group plans to use their winnings to clear off remaining mortgages and are already excitedly planning a well-deserved holiday.
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