By WAISEA NASOKIA
Tattslotto winner Taniela Mocenabebe, 46, is still coming into terms with his lucky star after he received his $30,000 cheque in Tavua yesterday.
The Yasawa-i-rara native could not believe he received his $30,000 cheque from Fiji Tattslotto resident executive director Graeme Browne at R Chand’s Curry Corner Tattslotto Agency.
Mr Mocenabebe won the purse prize via scratching a ‘Lucky famous Davui’ ticket on Friday the past week.
“I had my day off and as usual, I would come to town. I bought a newspaper and then bought a ticket. But I did not know that I scratched a winning ticket,” Mr Mocenabebe said.
“It has been two years since playing Tattslotto and I have won $20 and $2 but first time to win such a big money.
“I have heard others win in various towns so I could be the next winner which is what motivated me.”
Mr Mocenabebe works as a security officer at the Vatukoula Gold Mine.
He planned to utilise the money for his daughter’s education and buy a piece of land to build their home.
First in Tavua
R Chand’s Curry Corner Tattslotto Agency owner Shandil Chand said it was a first time someone has won in Tavua.
“I have been running this agency for the past seven years, for the first time someone has won this jackpot,” Mr Chand said.
“We are very excited and this brings hope and joy to a small town like Tavua. Even a chance with a ticket can make you win.”
Mr Browne said: “There would be more winners to win the same amount in coming weeks.”
Fiji Tattslotto resident executive director Graeme Browne (left), hands over the cheque to Taniela Mocenabebe (right) while R Chand’s Curry Corner Tattslotto agency owner Shandil Chand looks on in Tavua yesterday. Photo: WAISEA NASOKIA
