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AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Malaysian man strikes $4m lottery after betting on his, girlfriend's IC numbers for 3 years, Malaysia News
For the past three years, a man from Selangor, Malaysia, has been placing lottery bets with the same set of numbers. His persistence paid off last Sunday (July 6), when he struck a jackpot of RM14.6 million (S$4.3 million) on a Toto game, Malaysia's gambling operator STM Lottery said in a press release. The 33-year-old project manager revealed the digits are a combination of his and his girlfriend's identity card numbers, which he started using after meeting his girlfriend three years ago. "I always play Lotto games with this winning set of numbers, 4, 8, 11, 18, 20 and 29, and I would buy eight draws in advance," he was quoted as saying. The "personal connection" made the win "feel even more surreal", said the punter. The man added that he had a sleepless after checking the results last Sunday and has not told anyone about the news as he needed time to process the overwhelming prize amount, STM lottery said in a press release. The overnight multi-millionaire intends to use the jackpot winnings for investments. [[nid:688514]]
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
GF's MyKad digits lead to project manager's RM14.6mil Toto windfall
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: FMT pic for illustrative purposes PETALING JAYA: A 33-year-old project manager in Selangor won RM14.6 million in the Toto 4D Jackpot game thanks to a lucky punt with the digits of his girlfriend's MyKad. The man had been betting with the same set of digits for the past three years since first meeting his girlfriend, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd said in a press release. 'I always play Lotto games with this winning set of numbers – 4, 8, 11, 18, 20 and 29 – and I would buy eight draws in advance. I combined our IC numbers and the personal connection has made the win feel even more surreal,' he said. The elated winner said he could not sleep the night before collecting his winnings at STM Lottery's office, and that he had yet to tell anyone that he was now a multi-millionaire. He said he would channel the winnings into investments. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
33-year-old from Selangor wins RM14.6 mil Sports Toto jackpot
A 33-year-old project manager from Selangor just became RM14.6 million richer after striking the Power Toto 6/55 jackpot on July 6 — and he credits his win to none other than his girlfriend. The man revealed he had been playing the same set of numbers — 4, 8, 11, 18, 20, and 29 — for the past three years. The secret? They were inspired by both his and his girlfriend's MyKad digits. 'I've always stuck to these numbers and would even buy eight draws in advance,' STM Lottery quoted him as saying on Thursday (July 10). The sentimental combo paid off big time. When he saw the results last Sunday, he was so shocked he couldn't sleep all night. The next day, he quietly made his way to STM Lottery's office to claim his jaw-dropping RM14,628,701.20 prize. 'I didn't tell anyone at first. I needed time to process the fact that I'd just become a multi-millionaire overnight,' he admitted. So, what's next for the lucky winner? No wild spending sprees here. He plans to channel his fortune into 'smart investments' to secure his future. Talk about a lucky love story! ALSO READ: Banker hits RM10m jackpot with 'God-sent' numbers combo 'Luckily I followed the inner voice' - 25-year-old wins RM6.2 million Toto jackpot
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
33-year-old from Selangor wins RM14.6 mil Sports Toto jackpot using girlfriend's MyKad number
A 33-year-old project manager from Selangor just became RM14.6 million richer after striking the Power Toto 6/55 jackpot on July 6 — and he credits his win to none other than his girlfriend. The man revealed he had been playing the same set of numbers — 4, 8, 11, 18, 20, and 29 — for the past three years. The secret? They were inspired by both his and his girlfriend's MyKad digits. 'I've always stuck to these numbers and would even buy eight draws in advance,' STM Lottery quoted him as saying on Thursday (July 10). The sentimental combo paid off big time. When he saw the results last Sunday, he was so shocked he couldn't sleep all night. The next day, he quietly made his way to STM Lottery's office to claim his jaw-dropping RM14,628,701.20 prize. 'I didn't tell anyone at first. I needed time to process the fact that I'd just become a multi-millionaire overnight,' he admitted. So, what's next for the lucky winner? No wild spending sprees here. He plans to channel his fortune into 'smart investments' to secure his future. Talk about a lucky love story!
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor man wins RM14.6mil Power Toto Jackpot using girlfriend's MyKad numbers
KUALA LUMPUR: A 33-year-old project manager from Selangor has become an instant millionaire after winning the RM14.6 million Power Toto 6/55 Jackpot on July 6. The man won the jackpot using a set of numbers derived from his and his girlfriend's MyKad numbers. In a statement, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd said the winner had been using the same combination for the past three years, ever since he first met his girlfriend. "I always play Lotto games with this winning set of numbers – 4, 8, 11, 18, 20 and 29, and I usually buy eight draws in advance. "I combined our MyKad numbers and the personal connection has made the win feel even more surreal," the man said when collecting his prize at the company's head office. He said he was unable to sleep after checking the results on Sunday and realising he had won. The winner also revealed that he has yet to inform anyone about his windfall, saying he needed time to come to terms with becoming a multi-millionaire. He plans to use his winnings, which totalled RM14,628,701.20, for investment purposes.
