Two Newcastle residents have started 2022 as multi-millionaires after each scoring a $2.3 million prize in the $40 Million Megadraw on New Year’s Eve.
There were 17 division one winning entries across Australia in Lotto draw 4221 on Friday 31 December 2021. Each division one winning entry scored $2,352,941.18.
Both men purchased their winning entries online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
Newcastle dad oblivious to new multi-millionaire status
A Newcastle dad in his 40s was oblivious he’d become an overnight multi-millionaire until an official from The Lott broke the news to him on New Year’s Day.
“Holy s***!” he exclaimed when the magnitude of his win was revealed.
“Mate, that’s amazing! You’re a legend. This is the best call I’ve ever had.
“I was in bed right on midnight last night and had a nice sleep-in, so I had no idea.
“I was just looking at my bank account! This will do wonders to it.
“Clearing the mortgage will be the first thing we do.
“I won’t retire, but I will buy a new car!”
The winner purchased his 18-game QuickPick entry online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
Newcastle man to retire in 2022 thanks to Lotto windfall
A Newcastle man was bracing himself for another year of work in 2022, but is now contemplating an early retirement after scoring division one in Lotto.
“I was just having a quiet night at home on New Year’s Eve when I thought I’d check my ticket,” he explained.
“I saw six numbers in a line all in red and thought, ‘that’s a good sign’.
“I didn’t get much sleep after that!
“I play Lotto every week, and this is just incredible. Thank you very much.
“This prize means a lot. It means I can retire properly. It’s truly life-changing!”
The winner purchased his 50-game QuickPick entry online at thelott.com – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
The winning numbers in Lotto draw 4221 on 31 December 2021 were 32, 14, 15, 8, 43 and 20, while the supplementary numbers were 35 and 31.
Across Australia, there were 17 division one winning entries in Lotto draw 4221 – five from New South Wales, four from Queensland and two each from the ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
