Saturday lotto is proudly played across Australia under the brands Gold Lotto, Lotto, TattsLotto and X Lotto, bringing winning moments to players nationwide.
Four Monbulk mates who have been playing the same TattsLotto numbers for 40 years are celebrating their $6.4 million win in the weekend's draw.
The long-time friends held the only division one winning entry nationally in TattsLotto draw 4665 on Saturday 4 April 2026. They took home the entire division one prize pool of $6,490,533.39.
The leader of the private syndicate was oblivious to their good fortune until we reached out to him on Sunday morning.
"Jolly good!" he exclaimed.
"Thank you! This is ticket with me and my three friends. We've had the same numbers for 40 years.
"That's about $1.6 million each!
"These are friends I've always known. One of them has been through a tough time lately so they'll be the first I ring with the good news.
"I'm still in shock but can't wait to make the phone calls to the others.
"It will mean so much to all of us. For me, I could retire but I won't as I like what I do. But it will be a great nest egg for the future.
"You know what, a few years ago, someone once asked me when I went to get a TattsLotto ticket, 'do you think you're ever going to win that?'. Now I've won $6.4 million with my friends!"
The group's winning marked 12-game entry was purchased at Monbulk Authorised Newsagency, 76 Main Street, Monbulk.
Monbulk Authorised Newsagency owner Sikandar Chauhan said it was her outlet's third division one win in the past four years.
"Oh, I'm very excited and happy to see our locals winning. We've been waiting for another division one win - it's been about 30 months since the last one. Now it's here!" she said.
"We're so happy for our winners and wish them all the very best with the prize.
"Thanks for choosing our lucky store!"
