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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Man threw away $153,000 lottery ticket Man threw away $153,000 lottery ticket UK National Lottery: Man threw away $153,000 lottery ticketRating:A British postal worker said his marriage ended and he has become a laughing stock at work because he threw away a $153,000 scratch-off lottery ticket. Cemal Celikkanat, 38, a driver for the Royal Mail, said he thought the dollar amounts on the scratch-off card he purchased at Charnock News and Booze in Sheffield had to be in a row to win, but the card pays out for any three-of-a-kind dollar amounts, the Sheffield Telegraph reported Friday. "When I found out I felt dizzy and dropped to my knees — it was like being hit over the head. I threw away £100,000 ($153,000)," he said. "I feel so terrible, I think about it every day, it's had a massive impact on my life." He said he tried to retrieve the ticket from the trash at the convenience store but was told it had already been sent to an incinerator. "I have left my wife — we were having financial difficulties and this was the final straw. My colleagues tease me saying I must be rich because I can afford to throw away a fortune," he said. "When I bought my first scratch card six years ago you had to have three in a row to win. I assumed that applied to all the games I've played since then — I can't bear to think about how much money I've thrown away." UPI We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 37 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . Georgia United States Member #3685 February 6, 2004 2487 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 8:08 pm - IP Logged | |
A British postal worker said his marriage ended and he has become a laughing stock at work because he threw away a $153,000 scratch-off lottery ticket. Cemal Celikkanat, 38, a driver for the Royal Mail, said he thought the dollar amounts on the scratch-off card he purchased at Charnock News and Booze in Sheffield had to be in a row to win, but the card pays out for any three-of-a-kind dollar amounts, the Sheffield Telegraph reported Friday. "When I found out I felt dizzy and dropped to my knees — it was like being hit over the head. I threw away £100,000 ($153,000)," he said. "I feel so terrible, I think about it every day, it's had a massive impact on my life." He said he tried to retrieve the ticket from the trash at the convenience store but was told it had already been sent to an incinerator. "I have left my wife — we were having financial difficulties and this was the final straw. My colleagues tease me saying I must be rich because I can afford to throw away a fortune," he said. "When I bought my first scratch card six years ago you had to have three in a row to win. I assumed that applied to all the games I've played since then — I can't bear to think about how much money I've thrown away." " A Fool and His Money departs"  We are all in it to win in GA!!
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United States Member #47874 November 4, 2006 3910 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 8:19 pm - IP Logged | |
ridge runner reads this he will be so happy it happen to a postal worker..He can be so mean at times.. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 13458 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 8:23 pm - IP Logged | |
Had he not mentioned his foolishness, no one would know. Sounds like he's telling his story hoping the lottery will investigate if such an incident as he claimed could have happened and reward him the money if it could have. * THat which happens most *
* is most likely to happen again * 
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Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 8431 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 8:49 pm - IP Logged | |
ridge runner reads this he will be so happy it happen to a postal worker..He can be so mean at times.. I wouldn't have said anything but since you bring it up he's probably just dealing with bad Karma for all the cash he's taken from little kids' birthday cards. Mailmen can be really evil. . The water ain't never gonna run clear til you get the pigs out of the creek.
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This is sad and will affect him for the rest of his life unless he moves away and starts his life over. | | |
Ohio United States Member #3080 December 14, 2003 4062 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 9:15 pm - IP Logged | |
This sounds like a storyteller? I heard lot's of "could of beens" from many clerks at various stores. If the ticket was fire bombed, then no ticket will be found and end of story. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 8431 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 9:37 pm - IP Logged | |
This sounds like a storyteller? I heard lot's of "could of beens" from many clerks at various stores. If the ticket was fire bombed, then no ticket will be found and end of story. It could be even more interesting if one of his fellow mailmen cashes in the ticket. Would a mailman do that to his buddy though?... heh, heh, heh... What do you think? . The water ain't never gonna run clear til you get the pigs out of the creek.
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Norfolk,VA United States Member #83765 December 2, 2009 745 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 9:48 pm - IP Logged | |
I wouldn't have said anything but since you bring it up he's probably just dealing with bad Karma for all the cash he's taken from little kids' birthday cards. Mailmen can be really evil. 
''YOU CAN PAY FOR SCHOOL BUT, YOU CAN'T BUY CLASS'' | | |
Norfolk,VA United States Member #83765 December 2, 2009 745 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 9:51 pm - IP Logged | |
It could be even more interesting if one of his fellow mailmen cashes in the ticket. Would a mailman do that to his buddy though?... heh, heh, heh... What do you think? to answer your question....in todays world i think his buddy would....he just gotta wait for the story to die down before he cash it in.... ''YOU CAN PAY FOR SCHOOL BUT, YOU CAN'T BUY CLASS'' | | |
GO TIGERS MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 7660 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 11:08 pm - IP Logged | |
Britains got some expensive garbage. | | |
New Jersey United States Member #18150 June 28, 2005 17914 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 23, 2010, 11:22 pm - IP Logged | |
Check and Double Check All Tickets Before Throwing Them Away: If You Throw Away a Winner: You'll Never Hear the End of It! A mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions! | | |
Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3940 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 24, 2010, 1:06 am - IP Logged | |
It must suck to throw away something that is worth so much money. It's a hard lesson to learn. Always make sure you read the rules of the game and check your tickets thoroughly. Especially, when it comes to scratch off tickets. There are many different types of scratch off games and they can be won is so many different ways. "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
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United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 448 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 24, 2010, 2:18 am - IP Logged | |
It must suck to throw away something that is worth so much money. It's a hard lesson to learn. Always make sure you read the rules of the game and check your tickets thoroughly. Especially, when it comes to scratch off tickets. There are many different types of scratch off games and they can be won is so many different ways.  with ThatScaryChick! You've provided VERY helpful information to scratch players! Scratch players should also know that their ticket can be scanned by the terminal cashier/tender ... though player purchasers should always READ the tiny writing on the back of the tickets each time; even if they've been playing the same game for a while, as rules are allowed to change overnight.
Who knows, this man may get a second, even bigger WIN as soon as he flips his frame-of-mind to RESPECTING games rules!  I am enjoying my lottery win of net multi-millions of dollars 
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United States Member #47874 November 4, 2006 3910 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 24, 2010, 7:39 am - IP Logged | |
It could be even more interesting if one of his fellow mailmen cashes in the ticket. Would a mailman do that to his buddy though?... heh, heh, heh... What do you think? Not tiggs he's the most honest retired amilman alive bar none..But if it was ridge's he would have to think about it..not think to hard but think.. | | |
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