A hotel worker from Sigatoka broke down in tears when she learnt that she has won 30 000 dollars after scratching a "Lucky Tabua" scratch ticket.

The 35 year old woman who wished not to reveal her name bought the one dollar ticket at Mid Town in Sigatoka and was overjoyed when she saw the winning number on her ticket.

She described the win as a gift from heaven especially as these are difficult times for her family and with Christmas also around the corner.