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Unclaimed Lottery Ticket Worth Millions purchased in Bondi
A winning lottery ticket worth millions, purchased in the popular Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi, remains unclaimed, prompting calls for ticket holders to treat their entries with the same security as cash.
Punters are urged to treat lottery tickets like cash.Credit: Steven Siewert
A spokesperson for The Lott emphasized the importance of safeguarding lottery tickets, stating, “Ultimately, lottery tickets should be treated with the same care as cash.” The most effective method to prevent the loss or theft of winnings is to register the ticket.
Given the ticket’s purchase location in Bondi, a popular destination for international travelers, it is possible that a tourist may be the winner. If a tourist holds the winning ticket, they are entitled to claim the prize. However, their tax obligations on the winnings may differ based on their country of origin. Crucially, as the ticket was not registered, any non-Australian resident winner would need to return to Australia in person to claim their prize.
