Double Lotto Winner Claims 64 Million Shekel Jackpot in Israel
A lucky Israeli resident who won 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto kept the surprise from his wife until arriving at the Mifal HaPais headquarters, planning to increase his charitable donations.
Two days after winning the first prize in the Double Lotto draw with a staggering sum of 64 million shekels, the lucky winner arrived at the Mifal HaPais headquarters to complete the claim process. Despite the magnitude of the news, he still struggled to process the life-changing event.
According to the winner, it all started during a seemingly routine moment when he scanned his lottery ticket using the Mifal HaPais application. Within seconds, the astronomical winning amount appeared on the screen, and he struggled to believe his eyes. "I rubbed my eyes a few times," he recalled with a smile, "and then I immediately took a screenshot on my phone to make sure I wasn't making a mistake."
A Secret Surprise for His Wife
Despite the immense excitement, the winner decided to keep the secret to himself for a few more hours. When the time came to visit the Mifal HaPais offices, he asked his wife to accompany him, but did not reveal the real reason. He told her it was an important meeting and even asked her to wish him luck.
The couple arrived near the Mifal HaPais building and parked their car a short distance away. While his wife waited near the vehicle, convinced it was a routine meeting, the winner went inside to complete the required process. Only after finishing his visit and returning to the car did he plan to share the joyful news.
Charitable Plans After a Personal Loss
Behind the winning story lies a touching personal background: over the past year, the winner lost his father, and in his memory, he decided to purchase a Torah scroll.
He shared that he does not participate in every draw, but rather buys a ticket only when the prize amounts reach record levels. "I buy excitement for 66 shekels," he said. He chooses his numbers entirely at random, and this time that random choice led to an extraordinary win.
"The most important thing is to be happy — whether you have money or whether you don't have money."
The winner, who stated that he regularly donates and helps those in need, already knows how his charitable activities will expand with the new funds. One of the first decisions he made immediately after the discovery was to significantly increase the scope of his donations and assistance to others.