‘Shaken up’: Four best friends share in Saturday Lotto jackpot

“It’s funny thinking about how we used to hang out together and play together, and now we’ve won this together,” one of the winning mates said.

A group of friends from southwestern Sydney have pocketed a massive $4.2m win in Saturday Lotto.

The four mates, who have been friends for three decades, held one of seven division one winning entries in Saturday Lotto draw 4593, with their private syndicate winning $4,285,714.29, a split of $1,071,428.57 each.

Four friends have taken home a $4m prize. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Speaking to The Lott, the syndicate leader said the four mates would “help all our families”.

“It’s a group of us that won,” he said. “We’ve been friends for over 30 years. It’ll be split four ways.

“It’s funny thinking about how we used to hang out together and play together, and now we’ve won this together.

“We usually play when there’s a big draw. I was the one who originally said, ‘Let’s do it!’ because I would play when I was younger.”

The winner said their jackpot win was a good opportunity for the friends to catch up. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

He said the four friends would “certainly have to all get together and celebrate”.

“It’s a huge prize,” he said. “We’ll be able to clear the mortgage, which is amazing.

“We might also do a trip away with family and friends.

“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment! I’m still shaken up.”

Originally published as ‘Shaken up’: Four best friends share in Saturday Lotto jackpot