A 58-year-old man from central Sweden has won 85 million kronor in the Lotto draw. The win is the largest single lottery prize in Sweden so far this year. The man bought the ticket online and reacted with shock upon receiving the news.
The Lotto draw on October 14 resulted in a massive win for an anonymous 58-year-old man living in central Sweden. According to Svenska Spel, he entered his row online via their app, a habit he has maintained for several years. The seven correct numbers gave him 85,029,074 kronor, making it the second-largest win in Lotto's history, surpassed only by a 2019 win of 94 million.
The man received the news early Sunday morning through a notification on his phone. 'It's unreal, I first thought it was a joke,' he says in an interview with Aftonbladet. He plans to use the money to pay off debts, buy a new house, and travel the world with his family. 'We've always lived frugally, this changes everything,' he adds.
Svenska Spel confirms the win and notes that it came from a row costing 50 kronor. The company highlights the win's importance for local players, as part of the revenues support sports and culture. No other major wins were reported in the same draw, but over 100 million kronor were distributed in total to winners across the country.
The win sparks interest in the role of lotteries in Sweden, where Lotto is the most popular game with millions of players each week. Experts point out that such wins are rare, with odds of about 1 in 13 million for the top prize. The man has chosen to remain anonymous, in line with many winners who value their privacy after such a life-changing event.