Idaho man had to hide his excitement when he won $1 million in the lottery

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In a recent news release in Idaho Lottery, it was announced that Andrew Nachman of McCall won a $1 million lottery prize. Nachman unexpectedly stumbled upon a lottery ticket at his desk after returning from vacation, just minutes before a work conference call. Curiosity led him to verify the ticket, and to his surprise, it was a million-dollar winner. He quickly went downstairs to confirm the news with his wife.

Meanwhile, his wife contacted the lottery office to authenticate the ticket. During the conference call, Nachman received a text from his wife starting with "I'm sorry to inform you," but it turned out to be joyful news of their victory.

Although Nachman concealed his excitement during the call, the lottery ticket, purchased from a local Maverik gas station in McCall, turned their lives around. Nachman intends to use the winnings for his children's college education, following the advice of financial planner Emily Irwin from Wells Fargo.

Irwin emphasizes the importance of making wise financial decisions and assembling a knowledgeable team of advisors to navigate the challenges and responsibilities that come with winning a large sum of money.