Jackpot up to 80 million shekels: The massive lottery draw taking place today
This evening, one of the largest lottery draws in history will take place, with a first prize that could reach 80 million shekels.
Drama at Mifal HaPayis: Today, one of the largest draws in the history of the lottery will take place, with a prize of up to 80 million shekels.
Today (Tuesday) marks one of the biggest lottery draws we have ever seen, offering a massive prize. The first prize in the standard lottery stands at 40 million shekels, while in the Double Lottery track, the amount climbs to 80 million shekels. The second prize is equally significant: 750,000 shekels in the standard lottery and up to 1.5 million shekels in the Double Lottery.
However, history proves that winning a huge sum is not always a guarantee of a worry-free life. It turns out that even when an account swells with millions, it is easy to lose control and manage finances poorly, which can lead to the loss of the entire fortune.
A prominent example is the story of Reuven Shemesh, a painting contractor from Hadera who won 12.5 million shekels. In an interview with Tzvika Hadar on Channel 16, Shemesh candidly shared his problematic financial conduct following the win.
He revealed that one of his first actions was withdrawing a quarter of a million shekels in cash from the bank. He then locked himself in a room and scattered the bills:
"I opened the packages, threw the bills in the air, and started swimming in them," he recalled.
Alongside his extravagance, Shemesh also acted with great generosity. He purchased two villas—one for himself and one as a gift for the mother of his children—and divided the prize money between them. From his own share, he donated 400,000 shekels to needy families in Hadera during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the remaining funds, he bought a luxurious three-story villa and a shiny Mercedes, deciding to retire from work completely:
"I threw all the tools and spatulas in the trash; I was sure the money would never run out," he admitted.
Sale is prohibited to those under 18 years of age. Warning: The Ministry of Welfare and Social Security determines that gambling can be addictive. You can contact the welfare center for information and assistance at 118 (toll-free) 24 hours a day. Winning depends solely on luck and is not related to knowledge, experience, ability, or the number of games played.
