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An Albury man has proved it always pays to listen to your mother, after purchasing a lottery ticket at the behest of his mother and winning more than $1 million.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said his mother burst into tears when he told her the news.
"Last week I was shopping with my mum and I only bought the ticket because she told me she had a good feeling about it," he said.
"If I hadn't been shopping with her, I probably wouldn't have bought it, so I certainly owe this win to my mum.
"She was in tears when I told her I'd won."
The man said he checked his ticket on Sunday morning and couldn't believe he had won.
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He confirmed the prize with NSW Lotteries officials on Monday.
The man said he would be sharing his prize with his mother.
"I've woken up a millionaire and it feels amazing," he said.
"I need to have a good think about what I'm going to do.
"I've been planning to buy a new home for quite some time now so this will certainly pay for that.
"Of course I will be sharing the prize with my mum as well.
"It's going to take some time for the news to settle in but we did pop a bottle of champagne yesterday to celebrate."
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Thurgoona Plaza Newsagency and the Lott are searching for a division one lottery winner, who might not know they're a millionaire yet.
The NSW agency is searching for the person who purchased a winning ticket in Saturday's Lotto draw.
The division one ticket is worth just over $1 million dollars.
Another division one winner, who purchased their ticket from Plaza Lotto, Traralgon, is also yet to claim their prize.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
