The happy winner purchased their Instant Scratch-Its ticket from Merriwa Newsagency in Bettington Street.

Collecting their top prize from NSW Lotteries, the victor shared their surprise at revealing the three symbols on their ticket that delivered the $10,000 instant windfall.

While some celebrations are no doubt planned, exactly how the winner will use their prize will forever remain a mystery as they have chosen to remain completely anonymous.

NSW Lotteries spokesperson Matt Hart said the Merriwa resident was one of the dozens of happy Instant Scratch-Its top prize recipients from NSW during recent months.  

“Many winners tell us when they first reveal a top prize, they don’t believe their eyes and check it over and over again to make sure,” he explained.

“But, once the prize hits their bank account, they know it’s real and use it to enjoy a holiday, buy a new car, or even pay off part of the mortgage.

“One winner even told us he bought several Dyson vacuum cleaners – one for each of his friends.”

Merriwa Newsagency team member Libby Cashen said she was delighted to discover her outlet had sold a top prize winning Instant Scratch-Its tickets.

“Lucky them,” she exclaimed.

“I hope it was me that sold it to them.

“It’s always great to hear when one of our customers wins and we wish this winner all the very best with their prize.

“I hope they’ve got something nice planned for it.”

In the 12 months to June 30, 2018, there were 158 Instant Scratch-Its top prize winners across the Lott’s jurisdictions who collectively took home more than $11.28 million.

It can happen in an instant.

It could happen to you.