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Ryanair passenger plans to open a bakery after bagging €100,000 via flight scratch card

A Ryanair passenger says she plans to open a bakery after bagging €100,000 thanks to a flight she took to Portugal. Laura Mereacre moved to Liverpool from the country five years ago.

On a recent flight, Laura bought a €2 charity scratch card. That led to her, along with her husband and two children, being invited to Ryanair's headquarters to play for €1m. She ultimately walked away with a €100,000 cash prize, reports the Liverpool ECHO.

Laura said she was thinking about opening a bakery with her winnings, as well as potentially spending them on her family and mortgage. She said: "This has been an amazing experience that I’m delighted to be a part of. Words can’t describe how lucky and blessed I feel by this amazing opportunity.

"When I purchased this scratch card on a Ryanair flight to Portugal, I never imagined myself as the lucky winner of €100,000. I’m looking forward to celebrating my winnings with my family who is here with me today, my friends back home and paying off my mortgage.

"Who knows, I may even open my own bakery one day – a huge passion of mine. I’m very proud to have supported Ryanair, who in turn support the great work of so many charities, including the UK’s Naomi House & Jacksplace, who work with life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults, as well as with their families.”

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