Oz trip of a lifetime for Fife Scratchcard winner

Kerri Boyle, 25, bought the £300,000 Bingo Purple Scratchcard as her usual payday treat along with a Lotto HotPicks Lucky Dip. She couldn’t believe her luck when she scratched it to discover she’d be getting a bumper payday bonus and would finally be able to make her dream of visiting Australia a reality.

She said, “I just can’t believe it! I didn’t think something like this would ever happen to me. It’s so exciting; I mean I don’t even own a passport! The thought of finally being able to visit Australia is incredible. It’s beyond my wildest dreams.”

Blonde moment

Kerri bought the card on the way to a friend’s house. She recalls, “I scratched it at her house and was in complete shock when I realised I’d won the top prize. I was just sitting there staring at the Scratchcard.

“I was convinced I was having a ‘blonde moment’ so my friend checked it and just screamed ‘you’ve won £300,000’. It was the most amazing feeling to hear those words; I burst out crying!

“I phoned my mum who made me send her a photo of the Scratchcard as proof because she didn’t believe me, and rushed home to see her. She was so happy for me; we were jumping around the living room together crying with happiness – it’s truly life changing for us.”

Dream trip

With the passport application now progressing Kerri is planning the holiday she has always dreamed of. “As soon as I get my passport I’m heading off to Australia – it’s always been a dream of mine to visit and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate.

“I’d really like to buy my own place. I’ve been living with my mum and saving for a house for a while now; it’s hard to get onto the property ladder so this is going to be such a massive help.

“I think I’ll also learn how to drive and donate money to Autism Awareness UK – I’d really like to give back as much as I can.”