I had written to Times of Malta on August 27, 2007 querying what the odds are that one person has his name drawn twice in the same VAT lottery. That was the second instance within months that this oddity happened.

The draw for May 2013 again presented us with a double winner. The oddity this time is even stranger because each prize was of a maximum €11,647.

While wishing good luck to the very lucky winner, I cannot but feel pity for the many thousands who, month in month out, trudge their way to Floriana to deliver their vouchers. Bad luck folks.

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