A Sorell man has fulfilled a bittersweet dream this morning after discovering his Super 66 ticket, consisting of his late wife’s favourite numbers, delivered him a $85,000 win.
The Tasmanian held the only division one winning entry in Super 66, draw 4449, drawn Saturday 9 March 2024 and took home a total prize of $85,631.85.
The long-time player had just finished up at the doctor's when he received a winning phone call from lottery officials notifying him about his wondrous win.
“Thank you so much,” he laughed.
“That’s a nice win – wow!
“I’m in a bit of shock. I’m shaking!
"I just got back from the doctors. I rushed home and called my granddaughter to come help me.
“I usually check my tickets on the weekend and I didn’t realise I had won anything.
“These are my late wife’s numbers. I’m here with my granddaughter and she just reminded me that they’re her numbers. It’s a very special win, that’s for sure.
“I’ll keep the win hush-hush for a while.
“In the meantime, I’ll celebrate with my granddaughter, and we’ll have to go out for a nice dinner!”
His winning 1-game QuickPick was purchased at Sorell Lucky Agency, 31 Gordon Street, Sorell.
The Sorell Lucky Agency Sorell team said they were pleased to have sold a division one winning entry and wished their winner all the very best.
The winning numbers in Super 66 draw 4449 on Saturday 9 March 2024 were 6, 5, 9, 3, 8 and 0.
Super 66 is an add-on game played with Saturday Lotto, Monday & Wednesday Lotto, Oz Lotto and Powerball.
The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 302 so far in FY24, including 108 won by Tatts customers.