Local store sells €300k scratch card winner

A Westmeath woman got a very welcome surprise when she celebrated her 50th birthday and received a highly unexpected present from her husband. He popped a €15 All Cash Gift Scratch Card into her card, which led her to become a top prize winner after revealing an incredible €300,000 amount.

The winning Scratch Card was purchased at Spollen’s Centra in Glasson.

“Can you believe I almost threw the Scratch Card in the bin? I glanced over the numbers at first and didn’t immediately spot the €300,000 staring back at me. Thank goodness I decided to give it a second glance! Initially I thought it was €30,000 – probably for about an hour until I finally realised that it was €300,000.”

The winner admitted to keeping a close eye on the Scratch Card ever since revealing the top prize amount, with which she is now in the midst of making big plans.

“I have had the Scratch Card with me everywhere I have gone ever since scratching it. I couldn’t stand the thought of having it out of my sight, so it’s come to work with me, to the shops – everywhere! I’ve got a few big dreams for the win. I would love to buy a place by the sea and go on a cruise around the world for a year. Time to get planning now!”

Shop owner Joe Spollen was over the moon to hear that his store sold the top prize-winning Scratch Card.

“Well, this is certainly news that will put a smile on people's faces! We are a family-run store here in Glasson and have been in business for 48 years. Hearing stories like this is what we love. Just a few weeks ago, we sold a Telly Bingo ticket worth €45,005 and a few years ago, we also sold a Lotto Plus ticket worth €350,000. I wish the All Cash Gift winner all the best with their win and hope they are enjoying it!”