‘Unreal’: Bribie Island local stunned by $1 Million Weekday Windfall win

Queensland’s winning streak continues with their eighth major lottery win in the Moreton Bay region this year, bringing their total prize money to $10.2 million.

A Queenslander is over the moon after a life-changing $1 million lotto win.

The Bribie Island local, who’s been doing it tough lately, describes the win as “unreal” and perfectly timed.

The stunned winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, held one of the four division one winning tickets in the Weekday Windfall draw on July 1.

“I’ve never won anything more than $20 in my life,” the winner said, still reeling from the shock.

“This couldn’t have come at a better time. Things have been tough lately, and this is a real game-changer.”

The Weekday Windfall has turned one lucky Queenslander’s life around. Picture: Supplied

While a $1 million win is nothing to scoff at, it’s a far cry from the staggering $150 million Powerball prize won by a single ticket holder in South Australia in May this year. That win marked the third-largest prize ever offered by an Australian lottery game.

Even more mind-boggling is the $A2 billion Powerball jackpot won in the US in April, after a nailbiting delay.

But hey, a million dollars is still a million dollars. And for the Bribie Island winner, it’s a life-changing amount that couldn’t have come at a better time.

The winning ticket was purchased at Nextra Bribie Island, a shop that’s no stranger to big wins. Owner Steven Kurtz shared his excitement: “We’re thrilled for our regular customer. It’s fantastic to see a local win big.”

This latest windfall marks the eighth major lottery win in the Moreton Bay region this year, bringing the total prize money to over $10.52 million.

Earlier this year, a Warner father also won $1 million in the Gold Lotto after jokingly claiming he had the winning ticket on social media.

Is this just a lucky streak, or is there something special in the air in Moreton Bay?