Italian Binmen Recover €1 Million Lottery Ticket from Trash
In the southern region of Puglia, Italy, a woman’s lottery ticket worth €1 million (US$1.15 million) was retrieved from the garbage after she mistakenly threw it away. The unidentified winner had verified her ticket at a local retailer on Sunday, only to be informed it was 'non-payable' since smaller shops can only cash in minor prizes. Unaware of her jackpot win, she discarded the ticket. A family member later alerted her that her usual numbers had won, leading to a desperate search. The waste management firm SANB was contacted, and workers meticulously sifted through the truck's refuse, successfully locating the ticket unharmed. Roberto Nicola Toscano, SANB's administrator, noted that the winner consistently played the same numbers linked to a loved one, underscoring the need for careful lottery ticket checks and the commitment of sanitation workers.
Key facts
- A €1 million (US$1.15 million) lottery ticket was recovered from trash in Italy.
- The winner discarded the ticket after being told it was 'non-payable' at a local shop.
- The winner remained anonymous and always played the same numbers associated with a loved one.
- The waste management company SANB helped retrieve the ticket.
- Roberto Nicola Toscano is the administrator of SANB.
- The ticket was found 'miraculously still in one piece' after workers searched the trash truck.
- The incident occurred in the Puglia region of Italy.
- The winner was informed by a family member that her numbers had won.
Entities
Institutions
- SANB
Locations
- Puglia
- Italy