A man from Epping, Sydney, is overjoyed after winning a substantial $2.4 million in the recent Saturday Lotto draw. With dreams of purchasing his family’s first home now within reach, the unexpected fortune has altered his plans for the day, which originally included a trip to the park with his wife and daughter.
Upon discovering his win, the lucky ticket holder expressed disbelief, initially thinking he was imagining the moment. “I cannot believe it… every time I play, I just select random numbers,” he remarked, revealing that he was one of two winners sharing the division one prize of $2,478,143.82.
The winning numbers drawn on Saturday, May 3, were 30, 29, 16, 34, 43, and 27, with supplementary numbers of 40 and 2.
While celebrating this life-changing event, the winner emphasised the importance of taking a moment to calm down amidst the excitement.
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