A lottery drawing machine undergoes a test. /Courtesy of News1

A story was revealed of someone who followed a person in front buying an instant lottery ticket and won 500 million won.

According to lottery operator Donghaeng Lottery on the 23rd, the first-prize winner of "Speetto 1000 105th" said, "A few days ago, I heard a friend bought a Lotto ticket and visited a retailer for the first time in a while." The person added, "Seeing the customer ahead purchase a Speetto, I followed and bought 10,000 won worth of Speetto," and said, "Three tickets won 1,000 won, so I exchanged them for Speetto tickets again."

The exchanged Speetto 1000 led to a first-prize win. The winner said, "In the moment I was so dazed and couldn't believe it that I quietly left and went home," adding, "After checking several more times, I realized I had won."

The winner plans to use part of the prize money to repay loans. The person said, "(After winning) my daughter, who had been pestering me lately to buy her this and that, was the first to come to mind," adding, "I don't plan to tell anyone about the win for the time being, but I will spend a little for my family and help with our living expenses."

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