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In fiscal year 2019, Swiss Los reported unclaimed prizes of CHF 13.7 million. (Photo: Key)
Switzerland
A lucky stranger won a million in the number lottery, but he never picked up the prize. Now the money will be used for charitable projects.
Swisslos spokesman Willy Mesmer confirmed a corresponding report in the “Berner Zeitung” on Tuesday. The stranger entered the Shell gas station in Muri near Bern on April 25, 2020 shortly before 5 pm and handed out a lottery ticket there. It was the perfect combination of numbers, as it turned out that night.
A few days later, the lucky man returned to the gas station store and was issued the so-called profit claim receipt. However, this never reached Swisslos.
It is not an isolated case
Even a call from the lottery company in early October didn’t help. Many would-be winners made up adventure stories, but not the real lucky guy.
In theory, an envelope postmarked Oct. 24 could arrive this week, Mesmer said. However, do not assume that this will be the case. The million should be redistributed to the cantonal lottery funds and benefit charitable projects.
According to Mesmer, lottery players often do not collect their winnings. “In fiscal year 2019 we report unclaimed profits of 13.7 million francs.” However, it is the sum of many small gains.
