A Gold Coast dad is $10,000 richer thanks to a scratchie he was gifted on Father’s Day.
The Upper Coomera man won the top prize on a $5 Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
He was at work when he decided to scratch the ticket, admitting he was caught totally off guard.
“I’m thrilled!” the winning dad told an official from The Lott.
“I was actually busy at work when I scratched the ticket, so it was a lovely surprise.
“I got it as a gift for Father’s Day.”
The lucky local plans to share the prize money with his family.
The scratchie was purchased at Coomera Reserve Road Chempro Chemist in Upper Coomera.