Website of the YearAn Italian scratchcard holder has won an incredible 163 million ($249.8m) prize in one of the biggest ever lottery payouts for a single ticket.
The lucky SuperEnalotto winner from Vibo Valentia in Sicily paid just 3 for the record jackpot.
This was the second-biggest SuperEnalotto total ever won - the record was set in October 2010 when a Milan syndicate of 70 players bagged 177.7m.
Some 200 draws had rolled over before the win, allowing the prize money to grow and grow.
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Advertise with NZME.The winning combination was 3, 12, 23, 71, 76, 83, with 56 as the "jolly number" and 35 the "superstar number" according to The Local.