Dutch Lottery Winneralkan grandparents, Marco (56) and his wife, announced they had each received €200 from a single lottery ticket six weeks after purchasing it. The couple from Almelo, Netherlands, decided to split the €400 prize, celebrating their unexpected windfall.
Marco, a former truck driver, revealed they had bought the ticket as a spur-of-the-moment decision while shopping at their local Albert Heijn supermarket. "We normally don’t play the lottery, but I thought, why not give it a try this time?" Marco recalled, laughing. His wife, who wished to remain anonymous, choose the numbers based on significant dates, a strategy that proved lucky.
When asked about their plans for the money, the couple expressed their intention to treat themselves and their loved ones. Marco shared, "We’re going to save some, take our family out for a nice dinner, and perhaps even treat ourselves to a little holiday."
Lottery officials confirmed the lucky couple’s story and wished them further luck in the future. As for the rest of the Netherlands, the winning numbers have sparked excitement and anticipation, with many hopefuls planning their own lucky dip.
