Barbara Hackett, a 74-year-old from Kendal, has struck luck with a lottery win of over $791,000 in the October 16 Lightning Lotto drawing.

She purchased her winning ticket at Kendal Variety on Mill Street, a shop she has frequented for four decades.

When Hackett shared her big win with her son, he initially believed she was joking. She confessed to still being in a state of shock and experiencing sleepless nights.

With her newfound fortune, Hackett plans to use the funds to pay bills and assist her children.

Despite the exciting win, she remains deeply surprised by her change in circumstances, and the local store where she bought the ticket shares in her enthusiasm for the unexpected victory.

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