Winner bursts into song

A grandfather in his 60s from Woy Woy burst into song when told he had collected the second prize of $10,000 in $2 Jackpot Lottery draw 7524.

"I've won $10,000 in the lottery," he was reported as singing to his surrounding work mates.

The man told lottery organisers that it was "bloody fantastic".

"You don't know what this means. I can tell you the money has gone to a needy home," he said.

The man said he would pay off his debts and "if there is any left over" he would take a holiday.

The man had bought lottery tickets each week for the past 40 years but had previously only won prizes of less than $100 dollars.

Celebrations included a few beers with his work mates.

The winning ticket, numbered 31497, was purchased from the Peninsula Newsagency on Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Owner Cheryl Bentley said she was thrilled to learn her business had sold the lucky ticket.

"The fact the money has gone to a local makes it even better," she said.

Media release, November 6.