Coast construction winner takes out $200K lotto win
A Gold Coast construction worker says he felt a chill run up his spine when it was revealed he’d won the lotto. HIS BIG PLANS
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A GOLD Coast construction worker is the city's fourth resident to take out a lotto win in the past month.
The avid surfer, aged in his 40s, was hard at work when informed he was $200,000 richer after winning first prize in Thursday's Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot.
He says he experienced goosebumps and felt a chill run up his spine when The Lott officials called to share the news.
"I’m over the moon! My wife will be really happy. I’m blown away. Speechless. I can’t believe it," the man said.
“I got a few seconds of shaking there and some goosebumps too. The chill went up my spine, but now I feel divine."
He plans to put half of the prize on the mortgage and have fun with the rest: “It’s going to make a huge difference to my family. It’s fantastic news – just in time for Christmas!”
The winning ticket was purchased from Lucky Dragon Newsagency in Southport.
Lucky Dragon Newsagency manager Annalia Liu said she was thrilled to discover one of her customers had won big.
“We sold a few division one wins a while ago, so it’s good to see the wins are back. We wish our customer all the best with their prize," she said.
‘Unreal’: Coast mum wins $1.3m with first-ever lotto ticket
September 28, 2021
The Gold Coast woman was one of the five division one winning entries across Australia in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw, earning her $1,303,213.75.
She said the ticket she purchased from newsXpress Nerang Newsagency was the first time she’d entered the lottery.
“I’d heard that someone who purchased a ticket in Nerang had won division one, so that’s when I went and checked my ticket,” she said.
“I literally never buy lottery tickets. I only bought one because I was at the grocery store and my groceries added up to exactly $20.
“The woman at the checkout told me that never happens and to buy myself a lottery ticket, so I did.”
The woman revealed she planned to use her lottery fortune to buy a new family home.
“This will change my life dramatically, in the best way imaginable,” she said.
“It means the financial security that I have always dreamt of.
“I am definitely going to buy a house. It will be unreal to not have to worry about a mortgage.
“I cannot believe it.”
The woman is the 13th division one winner from the Gold Coast this year, which has totalled $49 million in prize money.
Search for Gold Coast’s newest millionaire
September 28, 2021
THE winning lotto ticket for a jackpot over $1.3 million was bought at a Gold Coast newsagency and the search is on for who it belongs to.
It was announced on Monday the division one winning ticket from the Saturday Gold Lotto draw was bought at newsXpress Nerang Newsagency.
The lucky owner of the ticket will pocket $1,303,213.75.
Lisa Li is the owner of the newsagency in Nerang Fair Shopping Centre.
Ms Li said she took over the business in September last year and the winning ticket is the perfect anniversary present.
“This is the first division one that I have had since taking over,” she said.
“Before me there had been 11 winners. The biggest winner was $2.3 million.”
Ms Li said she has many regulars who buy their lotto tickets at her newsagency and she hopes one of them will be the lucky winner.
“It is great that someone who came to our store is the winner but hopefully it is one of the regulars,” she said.
“I’m very happy someone in the area has become a millionaire.”
The Lott posted on Facebook hoping to find the mystery winner.
“Please help us find our missing Div One winner from Saturday night’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw,” the post said.
“They purchased a winning entry from newsXpress Nerang Newsagency and have taken home a Division 1 prize of $1,303,213.75!”
‘Is this legit?’: How Coast mum plans to share $30M Lotto win
September 13, 2021
A GOLD Coast mum has revealed how she plans to “share the kindness” after winning a mega $30m in Tuesday night’s Oz Lotto draw.
The Burleigh woman was about to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea before bed when an official from The Lott called to share the life-changing news.
“What! Is this legit?” the stunned winner asked.
“Are you serious? Oh my goodness.
“This amazing! This is life-changing. I have no idea what to say.
“Everybody has had such a strange year with Covid. Our family’s lives have been turned upside down.”
The mum plans to use her millions to set her family up and “share the kindness with others”.
“It’s a lot to take on board,” she said.
“I actually checked the draw results before, but they weren’t ready, so I went and had a shower.
“I have a cup of tea to drink, but I think we’ll have a drink instead.
“The kids are in bed, but we’ll be pacing up and down all night thinking about it all.
“It’s amazing!”
The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, purchased her winning 24-game QuickPick online.
The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1440 on Tuesday, September 21 2021 were 27, 42, 31, 38, 37, 3 and 39, while the supplementary numbers were 17 and 10.
Across Australia, there was one division one winning entry in Oz Lotto draw 1440 – the entry from Queensland.
Coast dad revealed as $2.5M Lotto winner – September 14
A PALM Beach father has been named as the mystery winner of a $2.5 million Lotto prize that went unclaimed for 48 hours.
The man, who did not wish to be identified, revealed he only thought to check the Division One winning ticket late Monday as he read the newspaper.
He was one of the four winning entries to become an instant millionaire as part of Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw 4189.
His ticket – which was unregistered and sparked a subsequent search for the winner – was the sixth Division One win to be sold from Palm Beach Newsagency.
“I play every now and again but not very often, so this is such a surprise! I’ve never even won a chook raffle. This is amazing,” he said.
“I checked the numbers in the paper and I couldn’t believe my eyes. It’s incredible.”
While yet to confirm how he will spend the fortune, his children stand to be among the lucky benefactors: “I’m going to share it with my kids,” he declared.
“I know that it will really change their lives. It will be such a nice feeling to gift it to them.”
Palm Beach Newsagency owner John Scanes was glad to learn a local had claimed the prize.
“We are so excited for our lucky customer, and we’re so happy to know it’s gone to a local customer,” he said.
“We’ve sold six division one winning entries over the years. Here’s hoping our winning streak will continue with many more big prizes in the future.”
Hunt to find owner of $2.5 million winning Lotto ticket
September 13, 2021
THE hunt is on for Gold Coast’s newest instant millionaire after a Division One winning Lotto ticket worth $2.5 million remains unclaimed.
Sold as part of Saturday night’s recent Gold Lotto Draw at Palm Beach Newsagency, the unregistered ticketholder is yet to be informed of their new riches.
Newsagency owner John Scanes said the winning ticket was the sixth Division One winner to be purchased from the business in recent years.
The last big winner was sold about two years ago with the previous winner claiming $400,000, while the store’s biggest winning ticket scored a $5 million Powerball.
“It’s wonderful news, especially with the border being closed and everything. It’s been very quiet in the suburbs so hopefully this picks up everyone’s spirit,” Mr Scanes told the Bulletin.
“It gets people talking. It really puts a buzz in the community and I think everyone’s on a bit of a high.”
Mr Scanes said plenty of customers had visited the store to purchase their tickets in the hope of adding their name to the lucky streak.
“We’re hoping it’s one of our locals. We’re asking members of the public to come in and check their tickets. Some people wait for so long and it just sits at the bottom of their bag,” he said.
The Lott announced on Facebook early Monday that officials were attempting to reach the winner to inform them of their riches.
“Please help us find our missing Div One winner from Saturday night’s Gold Lotto Draw (4189),” the post read.
“The purchased a winning entry from palm Beach Newsagency and have taken home a Division 1 prize of $2,500,000.”
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