A MAN confessed he thought he'd won the lottery jackpot - but was devastated to find out the truth. Imagine the thrill of waking up to an email saying you’ve just hit the lottery jackpot. That’s exactly what one Reddit user thought had happened—heart racing, mind already spinning with visions of fast cars, luxury holidays , and handing in that resignation letter with a grin.
But the unlucky Redditor was let down the hard way when he thought he’d struck gold—only to discover he hadn’t won big at all. The Redditor shared his heartbreak in a thread where users were discussing what actually happens when you win the lottery. They sarcastically said: "Getting that email the next morning and then checking to see if you’ve won.
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50, the best feeling ever." Lottery It’s a story that will have every lottery player groaning in sympathy. Another user chimed in, describing that agonising moment of suspense between seeing the word “Congratulations” and realising you’ve only bagged pocket change.
They said: “That small interval where you allow yourself to hope.” It’s enough to make anyone’s stomach drop. Most read in Money But it doesn’t stop there.
A third user admitted they avoid checking their lottery notifications until the next day, saying they prefer to lie in bed planning their new life of luxury before reality kicks in. They added: “I lie in bed planning until I go to sleep .” For many, the lottery isn’t just about the money—it’s about .