Lucky winner scoops £300,000 on £5 scratchcard bought in Lurgan
A lucky shopper has scooped a whopping £300,000 win on a scratchcard purchased in a Co Armagh shop.
The customer, who has chosen to remain anonymous, picked up the final £5 scratchcard on display in the Mace store Victoria Street, Lurgan.
The mystery winner discovered the life-changing surprise shortly after leaving the shop.
Store owner Anthony McDonald said he hoped the big win is a sign that other significant scratchcard success will follow for more of his shoppers.
"We’re absolutely thrilled for the customer – it’s fantastic to have such positive news in our community,” he said.
“It’s the first big win from our store, but hopefully not the last!”
The National Lottery operator Allwyn later recognised the Lurgan store’s role in the exciting news with a Share the Win silver award, adding to the celebration.
The retailer’s Share the Win award is linked to the amount won by the playing customer.