A Canberra man is set to experience an exceptionally joyous Christmas after he clinched a dazzling $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.
The jubilant winner won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100,000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10811, drawn Wednesday 22 November 2023.
It was a gift that kept on giving for the long-time player, after his ticket also scored a consolation prize of $1,000, alongside the guaranteed 1st Prize - bolstering his total windfall to $101,000.
The winning man missed the first calls from lottery officials but soon realised they were trying to deliver some important news.
“This is exciting, isn’t it!” he laughed.
“Wow. This couldn’t have come to a nicer bloke.
“I’ve always wondered what it’s like to win a major lottery prize, and now it’s happened.
“This will go a long way and help some family members.
“I’m not going to tell anyone except my wife. We’ve been together for a very long time. Our golden anniversary is almost here!
“Oh, I can’t believe it.
“Christmas will be great this year.”
His winning entry of three consecutive numbers was purchased online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.