A couple from Corinda, Brisbane, woke up to a life-changing surprise when they were informed by lottery officials of their division one victory in the Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto.
The draw, number 4346 on Monday, December 11, 2023 granted them the sole winning entry nationally, rewarding them with a grand total of $1,000,000.00.
The couple, who were with their daughter at the time of the call, were overwhelmed with excitement and disbelief upon receiving the call from a lotto official.
“Oh my! Oh my!” the winning woman exclaimed.
“That’s unreal – just crazy.
“I’ve been playing for maybe four or five years. I’ve always wanted to receive this phone call and never expected it to actually happen.
“We were rushing this morning to get out of the house, but I think our plans have completely changed now.
“I think we will have to take today to absorb this all. There’s a lot to do!
While still reeling from the news and needing time to absorb the reality of their new financial status, the couple expressed a sense of responsibility towards the use of their prize money, ensuring it would be put to good use.
The winning ticket, an 18-game QuickPick, was purchased online at the official website,. The winning numbers for the draw were 31, 11, 23, 28, 24, and 42, with 13 and 35 as the supplementary numbers. You can find the breakdown of draw winnings here: Sole Winner Clinches $1 Million in Monday Lotto
