Lidia Ester Soto

Lidia Ester Soto, also affectionately known as 'Mariana', is a 56-year-old lottery agency owner from Reconquista, Argentina. Recently in the news for selling a record-breaking Quini 6 lottery ticket worth approximately $8.8 billion, Lidia has become a local celebrity. Despite the excitement surrounding her agency, La Herradura, she remains grounded, continuing to work diligently with her husband, Edgardo Peralta. Lidia's journey began after being laid off from a textile factory, leading her to open her lottery business, where she has gained the trust and affection of her community. Known for her humility and hard-working nature, she plans to reinvest the prize money into improving her agency while maintaining her commitment to customer service.