Room 888, a Priceless Meal, and a Dream Come True: How a Dinner Led to RM16.2 Million Jackpot Win!

11 December 2024

For one Malaysian, a heart-warming family reunion dinner turned into a story of fate, fortune, and generosity. The 50-year-old winner, clinched the RM16.2 million jackpot from Da Ma Cai’s 1+3D Jackpot lottery with the winning numbers of 6888 + 4173 this past Sunday. What makes her story extraordinary isn’t just the amount she won, but the sequence of events that led to it.

Speaking in an interview, the lucky winner recounted how an ordinary Saturday evening became a pivotal moment in her life. “My relatives from China came to visit, so we decided to have dinner together at a restaurant. It was just a casual gathering, but something about that night felt special,” she began.

The family was seated in a private dining room marked with the number 888, a number widely considered auspicious in Chinese culture, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. “I immediately noticed the room number and thought it was lucky,” she shared. As the evening went on, another detail caught her attention—the dinner bill totalled exactly RM4,173.

“I couldn’t stop thinking about the numbers,” she said, recalling how the combination of the room number, the bill total, and the fact that it was a Saturday—a day when she often tries her luck—led her to make a quick decision. “I decided to use those numbers as my combination for the 1+3D jackpot. It just felt right, as though the universe was giving me a sign. As expected, boxing numbers is the most effective way!”

When the winner received winning notification on the Da Ma Cai mobile app, dmcGO on Sunday, the winner could hardly believe her eyes. “I checked the winning history at least five times to make sure. My heart was racing as I never imagined I would win such a huge amount,” she said, still awed by her good fortune.

Despite her monumental win, the jackpot winner is keeping her feet firmly on the ground. When asked about her plans for the RM16.2 million windfall, she expressed a heartfelt desire to share her luck with others. “I believe in giving back. A portion of the winnings will go to charities that support underprivileged communities, education, and healthcare, and of course to provide immediate support to communities affected by the recent floods in Malaysia,” she said. “I hope they are able to recover from this devastating event and return to normalcy as quickly as possible.”

“Luck comes when you least expect it,” she reflected. “And when it does, it’s important to use it wisely, not just for yourself but for others too.”

In a world where jackpot winners often live lavishly, this kind-hearted person shows that wealth can bring kindness and generosity. As she steps into this new chapter of her life, her inspiring journey is sure to touch many hearts — and maybe even spark a little hope the next time someone sees a lucky number.

Da Ma Cai is a brand of Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd (“PMP”), Malaysia’s authorised numbers forecast operator. On an annual basis, Da Ma Cai actively supports various causes in education and social welfare through a wide range of programmes and activities in the country. Since 2011, PMP has transformed from a for-profit organisation into a social business. PMP donates its net dividends to The Community Chest, a charitable organisation that promotes and supports education for the benefit of the Malaysian community