Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 million euro lottery ticket from trash truck

A fortunate lottery winner in Italy's southern Puglia region had a million-euro ticket miraculously recovered from a garbage truck, thanks to the efforts of waste management workers. The instant win ticket was found "miraculously still in one piece" after employees of the SANB company meticulously combed through piles of trash.

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miraculously still in one piece

The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, discovered the ticket's potential value after a machine at her local shop indicated it was "non-payable," as smaller retailers can only redeem minor wins. Unaware of the jackpot, she later learned from a family member that her regularly played numbers had won big. Upon rushing back to the shop, they were dismayed to find the ticket had already been thrown away and the trash collected.

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The winner always played the same numbers, as they were associated with a loved one.

In a desperate move, the woman contacted Roberto Nicola Toscano, administrator of SANB. Reconstructing the ticket's journey, they managed to identify the specific garbage truck. The vehicle was stopped, and due to the potential for hazardous materials, it was taken to a specialized facility for the search. After more than a day of sifting through various discarded tickets, the crucial one was found. The winner was overcome with emotion upon hearing the news. SANB stated that the woman has promised to cover all additional costs associated with the extensive search, a gamble that ultimately paid off.

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she cried with emotion