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Perth Now
11-08-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Lotto winners share massive jackpot
Four lucky players have each pocketed more than $1.6 million in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw, with two winning tickets sold in southeast Queensland. A Wavell Heights woman has described her $1.67 million win as a 'ticket to freedom,' declaring her future transformed after securing one of the four division one prizes in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597. 'I'm trying to just not be too excited … just in case,' she laughed when speaking about her life-changing win,' she said. 'I checked the ticket at the newsagent and they looked at it like, 'we think you've won a fair bit of money'. 'So, I came home and checked the ticket online. I thought, 'Oh! This is exciting!'' 'I always play Saturday Gold Lotto and I won $400 recently. I thought that was the best thing ever, but this is even better. A Warwick mum's last-minute Lotto ticket wins $1.6 million, turning a near miss into a life-changing moment. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia She said she will be able to pay off her mortgage with the money. 'When I see the home loan disappear completely, I will be partying. It will be like I'm working for myself after that,' she said. Her winning entry was purchased at Nextra Aspley Village, Robinson Rd Marketplace, Aspley. Nextra Aspley Village owner Dan Beutel welcomed the news and said the win was great for the region. 'As we've been here for 23 years, we know many of our customers personally and we know they'll be very happy for us and the lucky winner,' he said. 'This is our fourth division one win during our time. The last time we sold a division one winning entry was in November 2023, so it's fantastic to see another one. It's great news for Aspley and we'll be letting everyone know. 'Congratulations to our winner and may the win bring joy to them and their family.' Three of the four winners are from Queensland. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia At the same time, a Warwick mother has claimed her life-changing $1.6 million prize after nearly skipping the ticket purchase altogether. The Warwick resident held one of the four division one winning entries on Saturday. When an official from The Lott confirmed the prize, the winning mum was still stunned, with her son by her side, recounting how they discovered her win. 'Thank you. We feel a bit odd, but it's bloody terrific!' the winning son laughed. 'We've just been quite emotional. Even hearing you confirm the good news is crazy. We're slowly realising it's a reality. 'It'll set my mum up completely. She's everything, and she's so deserving of this. It'll give her breathing room, and she can do some things she's always dreamt of. 'She asked me to check the ticket through my app, and I couldn't believe it. I just started screaming and crying for her! She wasn't even going to buy a ticket this week, but changed her mind Saturday morning. 'We've just been in limbo since then, and of course, we've put the ticket straight in a safe.' The winning mum said they were still 'pinching' themselves. 'We've had to make a few changes in the last few years with different life challenges, so it'll come in handy,' she said. 'First thing I'll do is pay the rates early.' A Wavell Heights woman has described her $1.67 million win as a 'ticket to freedom'. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Hynes Newsagency owner Peter Hynes said he was thrilled to hear his outlet had sold a division one winning ticket to a local. 'It's always an honour to sell a division one winning ticket and to know we've played a small part in someone's life-changing moment,' he said. 'Customers always love to hear we've had a win, and it helps restore their faith that locals do win. 'It was just in October that we last sold a division one prize in Saturday Lotto. We are in our 50th year of owning the newsagency and have sold many winners during this time. 'Congratulations to our winning customer. It's a life-changing amount, and we couldn't be happier for you.' Across Australia, there were four division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597, three from Queensland and one from Victoria. Meanwhile, the deadline to claim a life-changing lottery prize ends tonight, but 'sadly no one has come forward,' a Lott spokesman told NewsWire. The Saturday Gold Lotto player won just over $670,000 nearly seven years ago with a ticket purchased at a Helensvale newsagent, and with the claim period expiring, the prize money will be returned to players through community donations and promotions.
News.com.au
11-08-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Four lucky Lotto winners share $6.7 million jackpot
Four lucky players have each pocketed more than $1.6 million in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw, with two winning tickets sold in southeast Queensland. A Wavell Heights woman has described her $1.67 million win as a 'ticket to freedom,' declaring her future transformed after securing one of the four division one prizes in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597. 'I'm trying to just not be too excited … just in case,' she laughed when speaking about her life-changing win,' she said. 'I checked the ticket at the newsagent and they looked at it like, 'we think you've won a fair bit of money'. 'So, I came home and checked the ticket online. I thought, 'Oh! This is exciting!'' 'I always play Saturday Gold Lotto and I won $400 recently. I thought that was the best thing ever, but this is even better. She said she will be able to pay off her mortgage with the money. 'When I see the home loan disappear completely, I will be partying. It will be like I'm working for myself after that,' she said. Her winning entry was purchased at Nextra Aspley Village, Robinson Rd Marketplace, Aspley. Nextra Aspley Village owner Dan Beutel welcomed the news and said the win was great for the region. 'As we've been here for 23 years, we know many of our customers personally and we know they'll be very happy for us and the lucky winner,' he said. 'This is our fourth division one win during our time. The last time we sold a division one winning entry was in November 2023, so it's fantastic to see another one. It's great news for Aspley and we'll be letting everyone know. 'Congratulations to our winner and may the win bring joy to them and their family.' At the same time, a Warwick mother has claimed her life-changing $1.6 million prize after nearly skipping the ticket purchase altogether. The Warwick resident held one of the four division one winning entries on Saturday. When an official from The Lott confirmed the prize, the winning mum was still stunned, with her son by her side, recounting how they discovered her win. 'Thank you. We feel a bit odd, but it's bloody terrific!' the winning son laughed. 'We've just been quite emotional. Even hearing you confirm the good news is crazy. We're slowly realising it's a reality. 'It'll set my mum up completely. She's everything, and she's so deserving of this. It'll give her breathing room, and she can do some things she's always dreamt of. 'She asked me to check the ticket through my app, and I couldn't believe it. I just started screaming and crying for her! She wasn't even going to buy a ticket this week, but changed her mind Saturday morning. 'We've just been in limbo since then, and of course, we've put the ticket straight in a safe.' The winning mum said they were still 'pinching' themselves. 'We've had to make a few changes in the last few years with different life challenges, so it'll come in handy,' she said. 'First thing I'll do is pay the rates early.' Hynes Newsagency owner Peter Hynes said he was thrilled to hear his outlet had sold a division one winning ticket to a local. 'It's always an honour to sell a division one winning ticket and to know we've played a small part in someone's life-changing moment,' he said. 'Customers always love to hear we've had a win, and it helps restore their faith that locals do win. 'It was just in October that we last sold a division one prize in Saturday Lotto. We are in our 50th year of owning the newsagency and have sold many winners during this time. 'Congratulations to our winning customer. It's a life-changing amount, and we couldn't be happier for you.' Across Australia, there were four division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597, three from Queensland and one from Victoria. Meanwhile, the deadline to claim a life-changing lottery prize ends tonight, but 'sadly no one has come forward,' a Lott spokesman told NewsWire. The Saturday Gold Lotto player won just over $670,000 nearly seven years ago with a ticket purchased at a Helensvale newsagent, and with the claim period expiring, the prize money will be returned to players through community donations and promotions.
9 News
11-08-2025
- Business
- 9 News
Search on for Queensland town's mystery new millionaire
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A mystery resident or visitor to a south-east Queensland town has become an instant millionaire after winning a $1.6 million prize on the weekend, but they probably don't know it. The player from Warwick in the state's Darling Downs held one of the four division one winning entries in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597. Every division one winning entry pocketed $1,668,614.99. The resident or visitor to a Queensland town is the mystery winner of the $1.6 million Saturday Gold Lotto draw. (Supplied) Lottery officials say the mystery ticket holder's entry was not registered to The Lott Members Club, which means they have no way of contacting them. Officials have been left waiting for the lucky person to check their tickets and come forward. The winning entry was bought at Hynes Newsagency in Warwick. The winning numbers in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4597 on August 9 were 45, 4, 10, 40, 41 and 14, while the supplementary numbers were 3 and 6. The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said the mystery millionaire was most likely starting their week with no idea they'd won $1.6 million. "We're encouraging everyone who purchased an entry from Hynes Newsagency to check their ticket because they might be the mystery millionaire we're searching for. "If you think you're holding this very valuable ticket, please call The Lott on 131 868 to start the process of claiming your prize." There were two other division one winners from Queensland and one from Victoria. There are many different ways to get help and information about gambling. You can visit the National Gambling Helpline or call on 1800 858 858. CONTACT US Auto news: Honda here to stay in Australia, announces growth plans.
Perth Now
09-08-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Two day deadline to claim fortune
An oblivious winner has just two days left to claim a 'life-enhancing' lottery prize before the money is returned to players and the community. The Saturday Gold Lotto player won just over $670,000 almost seven years ago with a ticket picked up at a newsagent in Helensvale, Queensland. In Queensland, winners have a seven-year deadline to claim their prize before the money is returned to players through community donations, bonus draws or player promotions. According to The Lott, the winning ticket is the oldest unclaimed lottery prize in Australia. The seemingly-unaware winner was one of six division 1 winners in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw 3867 on August 11, 2018. The winning numbers were 1, 23, 8, 15, 44, 20, while the supplementary numbers were 11 and 18. Punters have been urged to search every pocket, wallet and drawer for old tickets. Supplied/ The Lott Credit: Supplied The Lott spokeswoman Anna Hobdell said the clock was ticking for the mystery punter. 'We're making one final call to all lottery players: now is the time to search every pocket, wallet and drawer,' she said. 'Imagine discovering after seven years that you're the mystery division one winner we're searching for. 'We urge everyone to double-check any old tickets as soon as possible.' The entry was purchased at Golden Lucky News on Millaroo Dr in Helensvale, with owner Melanie Zhi noting the area attracts its fair share of tourists. 'While most of our customers are locals, we do get plenty of visitors from various places, especially from New South Wales. Honestly, the winner could be anyone,' she said. The prize must be claimed by Monday August 11.
7NEWS
06-08-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Unclaimed lotto ticket: winner still unknown seven years on
A mystery punter has yet to claim more than $670,000 they won nearly seven years ago. One lucky entry scored the Division One win in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 3867 on August 11, 2018, but the prize has never been claimed. Now, with just days to go before the deadline, The Lott is making a final plea to players to check their tickets before it is too late. 'This is Australia's oldest unclaimed lottery prize and time is almost up,' The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said. The winning ticket, which was not registered, was purchased at Golden Lucky News in Westfield Helensvale shopping centre on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The elusive winner matched all six numbers to win $671,513.12. Had the winner claimed their prize back in August 2018 and invested in Gold Coast real estate, it could be worth more than $1.2 million today. Even tucked safely in a bank, it might have grown to about $850,000 to $900,000, making the forgotten ticket even more heartbreaking. Now, under Queensland rules, the clock is officially ticking. If no one claims the windfall by this Sunday, August 11, the money will be redistributed into player promotions and community programs. Golden Lucky News owner Melanie Zhi said she's holding out hope for a fairytale ending. 'It's hard to believe the division one winner still hasn't come forward after all these years,' she said. 'We're really hoping someone checks their old ticket — what a moment that would be.' While many of the shop's regulars are locals, Zhi said Helensvale's location means the winner could be from anywhere — including over the border in NSW. Tickets hide in all sorts of places From car consoles to bedside drawers, Hobdell said past winners have found tickets in the most unlikely places. 'Our major prize winners have told us that they have found their old lottery tickets in all sorts of places, so be sure to check your car console, your old shopping bags, or even your bedside drawers because you never know that winning ticket might just be there,' she said. The winning numbers that night were: 1, 23, 8, 15, 44 and 20. Supplementary numbers: 11 and 18. The Lott is reminding players to always register their tickets to a Members Club account. 'Had this ticket been registered, we'd have paid the prize out seven years ago,' Hobdell said. 'Even if you lose your ticket, we can still unite you with your prize if it's in your name.' If you believe you're the mystery millionaire or know someone who might be, contact The Lott immediately on 131 868.
