26 May 21

Gladstone man’s retirement fund boosted by $355,000 thanks to Super 66 win

SNAPSHOT
  • He may not have definite plans just yet, but a Gladstone man has no doubt he’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy his Super 66 win of more than $350,000.
  • The regional Queenslander held the only division one winning entry in Super 66 draw 4157, drawn Saturday 22 May 2021. He takes home a division one prize of $355,067.70.
  • The Central Queensland man explained he’d keep working for now but would put his prize towards his retirement fund.
  • The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his life-changing entry at Nextra Valley News, Shop 15, Centro Valley Shopping Centre.

By Anna Hobdell

Updated 26 May 2021 - 11:35 am,

first published at 26 May 2021 - 11:35 am

He may not have definite plans just yet, but a Gladstone man has no doubt he’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy his Super 66 win of more than $350,000.

The regional Queenslander held the only division one winning entry in Super 66 draw 4157, drawn Saturday 22 May 2021. He takes home a division one prize of $355,067.70.

Confirming his weekend win with an official from The Lott this morning, the Central Queensland winner explained he’d only checked his ticket last night.

“Thank you very much!” he exclaimed.

“It’s certainly come as a pleasant surprise to me.

“I am still trying to believe it’s true.

“I was so shocked when I checked my ticket last night and I think I am probably still in shock!”

When asked what he thought he might do with a spare $355,000 in his bank account, the Gladstone resident said it would go towards his retirement.

“I will find plenty of ways to enjoy it,” he declared.

“It will certainly come in handy when I decide to retire.

“I am going to keep working for now but I will put it in the bank for the moment and have a think.

“My goodness this is great!”

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his life-changing entry at Nextra Valley News, Shop 15, Centro Valley Shopping Centre.

Nextra Valley News team member Kristyn Jacobson said she was so happy for their regular and loyal customer.

“This man comes in all the time and it’s lovely to see him win this prize,” she explained.

“It’s always such great news for both us and the community when these prizes go to locals.

“This is the first division one winning entry we’ve sold since we’ve moved store but we’ve sold plenty over the years.

“Congratulations to our latest winner!”

The winning numbers in Super 66 draw 4157 on 22 May 2021 were 6, 1, 0, 5, 8 and 8.

Across Australia, there was one division one winning entry in Super 66 draw 4157 – the one from Queensland.

The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 177 so far this year, including 42 won by Golden Casket customers.

In 2020, Saturday Gold Lotto created 122 millionaires across Australia.

During this time, there were 312 division one winning in Saturday Gold Lotto entries across Australia, which collectively won more than $355.13 million.