A Crows Nest man has come forward this afternoon to claim his $10 million Oz Lotto prize, promising the incredible win will change so many people’s lives.
The Sydney player held the only division one winning entry across Australia in Oz Lotto draw 1342, drawn Tuesday 5 November 2019. He takes home the entire division one prize of $10 million.
Sharing his joy with a NSW Lotteries official this afternoon, the overwhelmed winner said he’d just had the surprise of his life.
“I went to the newsagency just now to buy a ticket for tonight’s lotto draw and thought I’d better check my Oz Lotto entry,” he explained.
“When the lady at the newsagency said I’d won division one it was quite a surprise! I got so excited.
“I really feel like this prize is meant to be.”
When asked how he planned to enjoy his multi-million dollar win the generous man said his entire community would benefit.
“This prize will be shared and enjoyed by so many people,” he cried with happiness.
“I’m certainly going to donate a lot to the charities that are really important to me and help people who haven’t had as much good luck as I have.
“I just want to look after my family and ensure they’re set up forever.
“I want to be very charitable and share this with so many people.
“I’m incredibly grateful!”
The winning entry was purchased at newsXpress Crows Nest, 25 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest.
newsXpress Crows Nest owner Louise Geng said she was thrilled for her local and loyal customer.
“We have been checking tickets frantically all day,” she laughed.
“We were so happy when this man checked his ticket and we were able to unite him with his prize.
“This is the first division one winning entry we’ve sold and we’re so glad it’s gone to him.
“We wish him all the very best with his prize!”
In the 12 months to 30 June 2019, there were 17 division one winning Oz Lotto entries across Australia, which collectively won more than $334 million. During this time, the biggest Oz Lotto jackpot was $80 million on 25 June 2019, which was won by two division one winning entries that took home $40 million each.
The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1342 on Tuesday 5 November 2019 were 24, 4, 36, 23, 42, 8 and 30. The supplementary numbers were 21 and 37.
Across Australia, there was only one division one winning entry in Oz Lotto draw 1342 – an entry from New South Wales.
The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 319 so far this calendar year, including 92 won by NSW Lotteries customers.