A man wins a fortune in the lottery, disappears two weeks before claiming his prize, and the reason says a lot about his values
The lucky winner won €120 million in the jackpot, but he didn’t come forward to claim the money until two weeks later.
A Berlin resident, whose identity remains unknown, recently won €120 million ($139.9 million) in the Eurojackpot lottery — but surprised everyone by not claiming the prize right away. According to a spokesperson, the winner said he was in no rush, preferring to take time to calmly absorb the magnitude of his new fortune before making any decisions.
On October 7, the man visited the lottery organizer’s headquarters, where he stayed for about an hour. Representatives described his demeanor as calm and composed throughout the process. After verifying that his ticket contained the winning numbers — 7, 18, 31, 32, 33, and the Euro numbers 10 and 11 — his victory in the draw was officially confirmed.
Although the money will be transferred to his account next week, the company will first conduct a detailed verification of the transaction. The spokesperson added that the new millionaire was “very reserved” and declined to share any details about his future plans or how he intends to use his newfound wealth.
During the weeks of silence following the draw, organizers began to suspect that the ticket might belong to a casual player. They had even considered launching a search campaign with posters and advertisements in the area where it had been sold.
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The winning ticket had been purchased for €19 ($22). Under Eurojackpot rules, the winner had three years — until January 1, 2026 — to claim the prize before it became void. His decision to wait and reflect before coming forward suggests a thoughtful and measured approach to such a life-changing event.
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