A lucky resident or visitor of Melton has become $1.7 million richer after this weekend's Saturday Lotto draw. However, they might still be oblivious to this life-changing win.
The person holds one of the three division one winning entries from Saturday Lotto draw 4401, which took place on 23 September 2023, amassing a total prize of $1,720,277.26.
The twist in this tale is that the winning entry remains unregistered. Consequently, lottery officials are in a predicament as they cannot reach out to the winner. The only option now is to patiently wait for the lucky individual to come forward and claim their well-deserved prize.
The winning ticket has its origins at Melton Lotto & TSG, located at 293 High Street, Melton. The owner, Phong Thai, is buzzing with excitement.
"It's crazy – I'm stoked! Remarkably, this is our 62nd division one winning entry in the store's 20 years of operation. Eight of those wins have been in just the past three years!" he exclaimed. His store has become a beacon of hope for many, with some customers endearingly nicknaming him 'Mr. Lucky.'
Anna Hobdell, a spokesperson for The Lott, is eager to see the winner step forward.
"It's likely our latest winner is going about their week as normal, completely unaware they've won $1.7 million in Saturday Lotto!" she said, emphasizing the urgency for everyone who purchased a ticket at Melton Lotto & TSG to check their numbers. "Imagine eradicating the mid-week blues with the realization that you're a newly minted millionaire!" she added.
Anna also stressed the importance of registering tickets to a player's card or online account.
"If your ticket wins the division one prize, not only is your prize secure, but we can also immediately inform you about your newfound fortune."
For those curious about the winning numbers from Saturday Lotto draw 4401 on 23 September 2023, they were 13, 16, 21, 29, 45, and 4, with supplementary numbers 11 and 6. It's worth noting that Australia witnessed three division one winning entries in this draw, two from Victoria and one from New South Wales.
