The new Yorker took the ticket with the five million prize like a bookmark for the books In the World : Vladim

A resident of new York city used a lottery ticket that won five million dollars, as a book with a bookmark. 56-year-old American just could not believe that its acquisition will bring dividends.

During the pre-Christmas shopping Oksana Zakharov wanted to buy a lottery ticket for the price of one dollar, but it was mistakenly sold and found the ticket ten times more expensive. In a hurry the customer did not go into details, and change the coupon on the cheaper not want.

Almost a month the owner used his lucky ticket as a bookmark, not even going to scratch the protective coating. When she finally wiped it, I found I became a millionaire. Part of your winnings Oksana has decided to spend a holiday in the Bahamas. Other Finance it lay in the education of their heirs. Lucky fears that he may squander all the money, so wished to receive annually for 172 thousand dollars to the end of life.

The American admitted that initially decided if the ticket is fake, but still went to the Central office of the lottery. It turned out that her coupon was genuine.