Two Sydneysiders are starting the week with an extra pep in their step after their decade-long traditions scored them a division one surprise of more than $800,000 each in the weekend's Saturday Lotto draw.
The New South Wales players each held one of the eight division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Lotto draw 4611, on Saturday 27 September 2025. Each division one winning entry pocketed $800,542.49.
The winning entries were purchased at Quakers Court Newsagency, Shop 5 Quakers Court Shopping Centre, Cnr Quakers Road & Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill and Fairfield Forum Newsagency, Shop 6 Fairfield Forum Shopping Centre, 8-36 Station Street, Fairfield.
"We were all jumping around like hairy goats": Doonside grandma goes into jumping frenzy alongside family
A Doonside woman has jumped into the weekend, quite literally, after scoring division one in the weekend's draw and celebrating by jumping around the house with her family.
In addition to her division one bounty, the winning grandma also pocketed division two 6 times, division three 6 times and division four 15 times, boosting her total win to $861,689.09
"I know why you're calling!" she exclaimed when we called her.
"I've been playing for over forty years, so when I saw the winning numbers after the draw on Saturday night, I was ecstatic.
"I rang the whole family, who all came over, and we were all jumping around like hairy goats.
"Thank you so very much. I've got so many people to help, from grandchildren to other family members.
"Everyone keeps asking me what I want to do for myself, but really, I'm just happy to have won division one!
"And now I can help others. It's wonderful."
The woman's winning marked System 8 entry was purchased at Quakers Court Newsagency, Shop 5 Quakers Court Shopping Centre, Cnr Quakers Road & Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill.
Quakers Court Newsagency owner Jeff Shen said it was an honour to be a part of someone's life-changing win.
"This is such an exciting moment for us! It marks the third division one winning entry we've sold here at Quakers Court Newsagency in the past six years, and we couldn't be prouder," he said.
"Every time it happens, it brings such great energy to the store and the community. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of something so special!
"Congratulations to our winner! We truly hope this life-changing prize brings you joy, peace, and everything you've dreamed of. We're so happy for you."
Fairfield retiree to help beloved brother with Saturday Lotto win
A Fairfield man is ready to share the brotherly love after scoring more than $800,000 in the weekend's Saturday Lotto draw.
"I literally just had a look at my ticket on the computer," he said to us.
"It's fantastic. I'll be sharing the prize with my brother and there are lots of things to fix around the house, so it'll certainly come in handy.
"I've been playing Lotto for six decades! I once won $800, but that seems like nothing compared to this.
"I'm quite busy today and a bit in shock right now, but I'm sure it will sink in later!
"Thank you so much!"
The man's winning 25-game QuickPick entry was purchased from Fairfield Forum Newsagency, Shop 6 Fairfield Forum Shopping Centre, 8-36 Station Street, Fairfield.
Fairfield Forum Newsagency owner Hayden Vu said he was over the moon to sell another division one winning entry.
"I was thrilled to hear one of our customers won division one over the weekend," he said.
"We've sold two division one winning entries in less than two years of owning the outlet, and it was only two months ago that we sold the last one.
"Everyone will be so excited. We'll be putting up balloons and having a team lunch to celebrate.
"Thank you to our winning customer for your support, and we wish you all the best with your prize!"
