A couple from the NSW south coast town of Nowra had an unforgettable start to their New Year's Eve celebrations after learning they had won a staggering $2.3 million in the weekend's Saturday Lotto draw. The unexpected windfall left the couple in a state of disbelief and joy.
“This was an impulse buy 20 minutes before the draw’s close,” the winning man recounted his experience to a lotto official.
“I don’t play often. We just saw there was a big draw, so we thought we’d get a ticket. It’s complete potluck.
“And just this morning, I thought I’d better check the ticket"
The couple's reaction was one of sheer astonishment.
“Holy craperoly! I was triple and quadruple-checking the ticket. I still think I’m being punked.
“My wife was in the shower and I ran to her and told her to get out. She thought something was wrong".
The fortunate pair, who purchased their winning 50-game QuickPick entry online at the official website, are now contemplating their future with this life-altering prize. The man shared their initial plans, emphasizing the impact of the win on their family:
“It’s a life-changing amount of money for our kids and the family around us.
“We’ll be mortgage-free and be able to support others.”
The winning numbers for the Saturday Lotto draw 4429 on December 30, 2023, were 39, 38, 3, 2, 11, and 23, with supplementary numbers 22 and 35. This draw saw 13 division one winning entries across Australia, including four each in New South Wales and Victoria, two in Western Australia, and one each in Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
You can find the draw winnings here: 13 Lucky Score Big in $30M Saturday Lotto Megadraw
