Jensen Zeng pictured in his shop in central Tauranga this morning after learning he sold the winning $27 million Big Wednesday ticket in last nights lotto draw. Photo / Alan Gibson
A Tauranga man in his twenties, who describes himself as a "typical Kiwi bloke", has today claimed the $27 million Big Wednesday First Division prize package.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, travelled to Wellington to claim his prize today. He was still shaking with the impact of
his massive win as he filled in the paperwork at the office.
"I only went to AJ's Lotto to get a haircut, as it has the hairdresser at the back of the shop. However, the hairdresser was shut at that time, so I thought I would use the haircut money to get a Big Wednesday ticket instead," he said.
"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision and I can't believe it has resulted in me winning so much money.
"It's life changing. It will also enable me to help out my immediate family, who have been so good at supporting me over recent years."
