Having endured what she described as a ‘horrible month’, a Taperoo woman is hoping the happy surprise of a $10,000 Instant Scratch-Its top prize win signals a turnaround in her fortunes.

When we spoke with the winner this week to claim her prize, the ecstatic woman recounted the magical moment she scratched her $10,000 windfall.

“It was really very lucky,” she exclaimed.

“I had won some money on another ticket and so I used that to get four $1 tickets. And this was one of them.

“I couldn’t believe it. I thought ‘No! It can’t be’. I was sweating.

“I’ve thought I’ve won a big one on an Instant Scratch-Its before, but back then I hadn’t counted the noughts properly. This time it’s real.

“It’s just sheer luck. It’s so lovely.”

The regular Instant Scratch-Its player confessed her $10,000 win was perfectly timed and was hopefully a sign of more good things to come.

“It’s been a horrible month – lots of unexpected bills and things,” she explained.

“It’s all better now. It makes me feel like crying when I think about it. It’s so nice.

“It’s come at a really good time.”

The thrilled Adelaide resident revealed one of the top prizes on a $1 Spring Winnings Instant Scratch-its ticket she purchased at TLC Pharmacy Taperoo, Shop 1, 700 Military Road, Taperoo.

TLC Pharmacy Taperoo team member Sarah Sim said she was thrilled to see one of her cherished customers take home the top prize.

“I was the one who sold her the ticket and I was so excited to see she won a big prize,” she said.

“It’s the biggest Instant Scratch-Its top prize since the new management took over the store last year.

“Hopefully there’s many more to come!”