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Swedish Player Wins 85 Million in Lottery Jackpot

A Swedish lottery player hit the jackpot with 84.9 million kronor ($8.1 million) in Saturday's draw. Three other players also became millionaires in the same drawing. The state gaming company warns such massive wins can be both joyful and overwhelming for winners.

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A Swedish lottery player won 84.9 million kronor during Saturday's drawing. The massive prize equals approximately $8.1 million USD. Three other players also became millionaires in the same draw. One won 10 million kronor, another 1.1 million, and a third collected 1 million kronor. The state-owned gaming company Svenska Spel organized the lottery draw. Daniel Arnkvist, a communications officer at Svenska Spel, said in a statement that winning such large sums can be life-changing. He noted winners typically experience joy, surprise, and sometimes shock. Lottery winnings in Sweden are tax-free, making the full amount available to winners. The jackpot win comes as many Swedes face economic pressures from inflation. Large lottery wins often attract both congratulations and concerns about sudden wealth management. The winner has not yet come forward publicly.

Published: October 9, 2025

Tags: Swedish lotterylottery jackpotSvenska Spel

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