Coast couple instant millionaires in lotto win

A Gold Coast couple have revealed their shock after suddenly discovering they had become millionaires.

A GOLD Coast couple have revealed they had no idea they had become instant millionaires after scooping the top prize in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw.

The pair, who wished to remain anonymous, said they are now free to do “anything they want” after being one of eight division one winners.

Each of the winners of draw 3967 will take home $1 million.

The couple were oblivious to their win until they were contacted by a Golden Casket official this afternoon.

“Can you repeat that? One million dollars? Oh my god,” the winning woman screamed.

“It’s very exciting but I need to get used to the news.

“I didn’t think I’d be discovering I’m a millionaire today.

The couple were won of eight winning entries to scoop $1 million each.

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“It is a shock! My husband thinks it’s great. He says we can do anything we want now!”

The couple said they would like to use the windfall to take an overseas holiday and do some renovations at home, but the first cash splash would be “champagne and a fancy dinner” to celebrate.

The ticket was bought from Lucky Dragon Newsagency at Australia Fair Shopping Centre in Southport, which has proven to be a hotspot for winners.

Lucky Dragon Newsagency owner Annalia Liu said she was thrilled to discover her outlet sold another division one winning entry.

“We are so excited,” she said.

The couple plan to travel overseas and renovate their home.

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“This outlet has sold four division one winning entries in five years. The most recent two winning entries were sold within the last eight months.

“Selling a division one winning entry once is sweet, but four times is amazing.

“We like to say Lucky Dragon, lucky place!

The other winning entries in Saturday’s draw included three more from Queensland, two from New South Wales and one each from Victoria and Western Australia.