Lucky Melbourne grandma wins lotto twice
A lucky Melbourne grandma has beaten the odds and won lotto twice in just weeks.
The Eltham woman, who wants to remain anonymous, won $200,000 on Friday - six weeks after she won the same amount in another lottery draw.
"It's unbelievable. I only won a few weeks ago. I can't believe it has happened again," she said.
The money will help pay off a new mortgage.
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"It was a bit daunting getting a home loan again after paying off the last one, but now everything's fine."
The lucky winner said she has been in a daze ever since finding out she had won the first $200,000 prize.
"I'm still in a daze.
"It's just incredible. I'm so lucky."
The winner bought her ticket online.
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