Four Queenslanders have started 2023 with a bang, with each scoring more than $3.3 million in the weekend’s $40 Million Megadraw.
There were 12 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4325, drawn Saturday 31 December 2022. Each division one winning entry pocketed $3,333,333.34.
$3.3 million windfall delivers an unforgettable and sleepless New Year’s Eve to Forest Lake man
A Forest Lake man has confessed he didn’t get a wink of sleep on New Year’s Eve after he checked his Saturday Gold Lotto ticket before bed and realised he was now a multi-millionaire.
“Normally I don’t really check my ticket straight away, but on Saturday night I thought I’d have a quick look,” he explained to an official from The Lott.
“Then I started scrolling, and I could see all six numbers lit up.
“I told my wife, and we checked the ticket together. I’ve checked it a few times since I can tell you.
“We didn’t get much sleep that night. We just couldn’t believe it. It’s pretty surreal.
“What a New Year’s Eve present!
“My wife actually picked those numbers. She just went through and picked some, and we’ve used them ever since.
“Lucky I didn’t forget to put them on this week! Some weeks I do forget.”
The Brisbane resident shared he already had some plans for his prize.
“This is definitely life-changing for us and has given us a few things to think about,” he said.
“We’ll pay off the mortgage, and we also want to help out our kids – even though they don’t believe us at the moment. We want to give them a foot up in life.”
The man’s marked 37-game entry was purchased online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
Loganholme mum eyeing a change of scenery in 2023 with Saturday Gold Lotto prize
A Loganholme woman’s long-held dream to explore a new career is about to become a reality after she scored $3.3 million on New Year’s Eve.
“I got up on Sunday morning a bit late, went for a walk and thought, ‘I better check my tickets’,” she explained.
“At first, I checked another ticket, and I won $35 on that. I was pretty happy with that. Then I checked this ticket!
“It was a nice surprise! A good way to start the New Year.
“The ticket is now on the fridge where I can see it.
“It’s lovely. It’s really lovely! I still do not believe it.”
While still digesting the news she’s now a multi-millionaire, the Queenslander shared she had some initial thoughts about how she would best enjoy her Lotto loot.
“This is going to pay the house off, and I want to change careers this year,” she said.
“It’s definitely come at the right time. It’s going to be a great 2023!”
The woman’s winning entry was purchased at Nextra Hyperdome City News, Shop 223, Logan Hyperdome, 3828-3846 Pacific Highway, Loganholme.
Two other Queensland multi-millionaires may have yet to discover their winning news
Two other Queenslanders became multi-millionaires on the weekend but may have yet to realise it.
The two winning entries were sold at:
- Nextra Orion, Shop 29, Orion Springfield, 1 Main Street, Springfield
- Julia Creek News, 42 Burke Street, Julia Creek
Anyone who purchased an entry into the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw is encouraged to check their tickets and call The Lott on 131 868 to start the prize claim process.
The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4325 on 31 December 2022 were 11, 23, 35, 42, 20 and 45, while the supplementary numbers were 8 and 38.
Across Australia, there were 12 division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4325 – four each in Queensland and Victoria, three in New South Wales and one in Western Australia.