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Marikina lady guard’s Scratchit win sparks dreams of a new business

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MARIKINA CITY – Like most Filipinos, alias Norilyn, a 31-year-old resident of Barangay Barangka, tempers her dreams with a dose of reality. For instance, she never thought about winning a fortune from buying Scratchit tickets. Her previous small win of P150 was even enough to make her smile.

So, imagine her excitement when last Sept. 12, 2025, on her way home from work, Norilyn stopped at a lottery outlet in San Roque. Though the outlet is roughly four kilometers from her home, its proximity to her workplace made it a convenient, occasional stop.

“When I saw all the numbers match, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. It felt like a dream, a very happy dream.”

Unlike a habitual bettor, Norilyn approached Scratchit tickets with cautious optimism, always mindful of the delicate balance of indulging in her pastime and her daily expenses.

“I only buy sometimes, when I have a little extra from my salary,” Norilyn shared, her voice still tinged with disbelief. “It’s a small thrill. But I never, in my wildest dreams, ever expected to win P200,000.”

“When I saw all the numbers match, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. It felt like a dream, a very happy dream.”

For someone earning a minimum wage and accustomed to budgeting every peso, the unexpected windfall presents another opportunity. And Norilyn is not about to allow it to pass her by.

To suddenly have this… It’s a blessing I can’t fully put into words,” she said.

Norilyn has a clear and determined plan for her winnings: to invest in a business since she doesn’t want the money to disappear just because she did not work hard for it.

While the exact nature of the business is still taking shape, her intentions are clear: “I want to grow the money to become a stable source of income for my family,” she explained.

Norilyn attributed her unexpected fortune not just to luck, but to a higher power. So, she encourages Scratchit buyers to include prayers because God sees their hearts. “You never know when God’s blessing and a little luck might decide to visit you one day,” she added.

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Laguna’s latest ScratchIt winner is now one step closer to his wedding dream

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STA. ROSA, LAGUNA – For Baltazar, a soft-spoken worker from Calamba, his days were as predictable as the Laguna sunrise.

Monday through Friday were dedicated to long hours at work and commuting. So, he always looks forward to each weekend when he marches to the ScratchIt outlet stationed just outside the gate of his boarding house subdivision in Lakeville 2, Sta. Rosa, and purchase a ticket.

His purchases have become more of a routine than anything else. Certainly, he never expected to win anything until that fateful Sunday, Aug. 10, when he got an unexpected but happy surprise. The seemingly ordinary ticket proved to be a P200,000 windfall.

“The money is a blessing from God because it will allow me to pay off my debts and put some away for my wedding.”

A native of Camp Vicente Lim in Calamba City, Baltazar moved to Sta. Rosa for work, embracing the commuter’s life to build a better future. The first thoughts that raced through his mind were to pay off his debts and also the fact that he’s one step closer to realizing his wedding plans.

“The money is a blessing from God because it will allow me to pay off my debts and put some away for my wedding,” he said. Despite his incredible fortune, Baltazar remains grounded. He offers a cautious advice to others who might be inspired by his story.

 He is adamant that his win should not be seen as an invitation to gamble recklessly. “I only ever bought tickets when I had extra money, on days when I had no work,” he said.

“My advice is to never squander your family’s budget. If you buy the ticket with the hopes of winning and you have no extra budget, you might have nothing else left to feed your family.”

His gratitude extends to the platform that made his life-changing moment possible. He sees ScratchIt not as a get-rich-quick scheme, but as a legitimate game of chance that can, on rare and wonderful occasions, reward patience.

“Hopefully, they can continue this business and platform for people like me who would be rewarded with this unexpected gift if we just have enough perseverance and prayers,” he said.

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From fast-food crew to P200,000 winner: Mae’s unbelievable ScratchIt jackpot

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VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON – Life had always been about hard work and survival for 38-year-old Mae, a fast-food service crew member. Earning minimum wage at a popular fast-food chain, she spent her days serving meals with a smile, often on her feet for long shifts.

However, her fate changed on a rather dull June weekend when a routine purchase of a Scratchit ticket earned her the P200,000 jackpot.

A small indulgence, a big dream

Mae—a resident of Laligan, Valencia City, in Bukidnon—always played ScratchIt tickets as a small escape from the daily grind.

“It’s just something I do for fun whenever I pass by a lottery outlet,” she shared.

“I checked it over and over,” she recalled. “I even pinched myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming!”

On June 26, she stopped by a ticket booth near Alkuino Emporium, just three kilometers from her workplace. She handed over her hard-earned pesos, not expecting much—just the usual fleeting hope that maybe luck would be on her side this time.

Mae knew the odds were slim. She had never won before, not even the smallest prizes. But that didn’t stop her from trying. “I figured, if I never play, I’ll never win,” she said with a laugh.

The Moment of Disbelief

As she scratched off the ticket, her heart raced after realizing she had won. Not just a small amount, but P200,000. At first, she thought it was a mistake. “I checked it over and over,” she recalled. “I even pinched myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming!”

As the initial shock wore off, excitement took over. For someone who had spent years stretching every peso to make ends meet, this windfall was nothing short of a miracle.

Mae’s first priority? Building a house for her family. “We’ve always lived in a small, cramped space,” she explained.

“This money won’t solve everything, but it’s a huge help,” she said.

A message to fellow dreamers

To others who play ScratchIt or any lottery game, she has a simple yet encouraging message: “Maglaro lang ng maglaro, baka swertehin din kayo (Just keep playing—you might get lucky, too).”

For Mae, a woman who spent years serving others, the stroke of luck was life’s way of giving something back.

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