A Victorian man from Horsham has become an instant multi-millionaire after winning $15 million in the latest Oz Lotto draw. He was one of two winners in division one of draw 1642, and his life changed overnight thanks to his long-held belief that he would eventually strike it rich.
The thrilled winner, a father and grandfather, expressed his confidence in winning since he began playing the lottery decades ago. Reminiscing about his early hopes, he stated, “Honestly, I always thought I was going to win… It’s just taken a while.”
With his newfound fortune, he has plans to assist his children in paying off their home mortgages while also indulging a personal passion for travel. His aspirations include purchasing a new car and caravan, aiming for adventures that may lead him to journey around Australia.
The winning QuickPick entry was purchased via The Lott website, the official platform for Australian lotteries. The numbers that secured his massive prize were 11, 32, 40, 42, 38, 29, and 34, with supplementary numbers 15, 3, and 47. An additional division one winning ticket was sold in Queensland.
For those looking to try their luck, there’s a $12 million Powerball draw happening tomorrow, and next Tuesday’s Oz Lotto has $3 million in prizes available.
If you need help or information regarding gambling, consider reaching out to the National Gambling Helpline at 1800 858 858.