Israeli Couple Wins 10 Million Shekels After Last-Minute Lottery Ticket Purchase
A female couple in their 40s claimed a 10 million shekel lottery prize at Mifal HaPais. The winning ticket was purchased at the last minute following a strong gut feeling that overcame initial skepticism.
The day after the lottery draw held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a female couple in their 40s arrived at the Mifal HaPais headquarters, still struggling to process the news that would change their lives forever.
The ticket, submitted at the very last minute following a persistent gut feeling, turned out to be the first-prize winner, securing them a staggering 10 million shekels. The winning numbers were a combination of personally meaningful dates and randomly generated numbers via the "Lotomat" system.
Trusting a Gut Feeling
One of the partners excitedly shared her experience with Mifal HaPais officials:
"I make sure to send a ticket in most draws. I always had a gut feeling that one day it would happen. My partner used to laugh at me and say it wouldn't happen, but this time, my intuition was absolutely right."
The journey to the jackpot almost ended before it even began. On Monday, she went to buy a ticket but found the booth already closed. Despite this, her strong feeling that she should not skip this draw persisted, prompting her to make a special trip back on Tuesday to purchase the ticket.
The Life-Changing Phone Call
The morning after the draw, she opened the Mifal HaPais app to check the numbers. Upon realizing the scale of the win, she immediately called her partner.
"I asked her if she was sitting down. When she said yes, I dropped the bombshell: 'We won 10 million shekels. I'm shaking, I can't even drive.'"
After calming down, the two met at home, verified the numbers together digit by digit, and drove straight to the Mifal HaPais offices to claim their prize.
Securing the Family's Future
Beyond the immense excitement, the couple shared that the grand prize brings them a newfound sense of security. The funds will allow them to secure the future of their children—who were born after long and challenging years of fertility treatments—and ensure financial peace of mind for years to come.
"For years we've been talking about our dream—a private house in a pastoral area where we can live after we retire. We are still processing the magnitude of this moment, but we are keeping our feet on the ground and will make calculated decisions for our family's future."
