Lotto: Two West Aussies bag division one hauls worth $1 million
Two West Aussies have had an unforgettable start to the week after hitting the jackpot in Monday's Millionaire Medley draw.
The lucky pair are the only two division one winners and they will each will pocket a life-changing windfall of $1 million.
Celebrations are also in order for 11 players — including three West Aussies — who have netted more than $4,700 after securing division two wins.
An additional 117 Aussies will take home division three hauls totalling $690.40.
The winning numbers for draw #4548 are 40, 13, 31, 38, 42 and 27. The supplementary numbers are 23 and 26.
WA seems to be on winning streak after two West Aussies became instant millionaires in Saturday Lotto.
The division one win will see the two players from the west walk away with more than $1.6m each.
Starting this weekend, Saturday Lotto's division one prize pool will get a boost of $1m, brining the total amount up for grabs to $6m.
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