A sentimental tradition has blossomed into a life-enhancing moment for a woman from Young who discovered her late husband's lottery tradition led her to a $100,000 win in yesterday's Lucky Lotteries draw.
The South Western Slopes resident held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10994, drawn Wednesday 4 June 2025 and can look forward to a clean $100,000.
When we called with the winning news, the stunned woman was momentarily speechless, overwhelmed by the unexpected phone call.
"One hundred thousand dollars?! Oh my goodness" she gasped.
"That's really great news!
"I had no idea this is what you were calling about!
"I'm in shock. I don't know what to say right now.
"Lucky Lotteries is a game I've been playing for decades. It was something my late husband and I used to do together.
"It's nice to know we've achieved a big win after all.
"I can't wait to share the news with my daughter."
With a $100,000 prize heading her way, the cheerful winner already had a few plans in mind.
"Well, I've already got a few things on my to do list that the prize would help with," she said.
"There are a few things around the house that need doing.
"I've been meaning to book a holiday too."
Her winning entry of 10 random numbers was purchased at Townhall Newsagency, 188 Boorowa Street, Young.
Townhall Newsagency owner Harshil Patel shared he was thrilled to discover the exciting news that his outlet had sold a 1st Prize winning entry worth $100,000.
"We were all absolutely thrilled to discover the exciting news!" he said.
"It's funny because when we first opened the outlet this morning, we joked that it was shame we hadn't sold the winning $70 million Oz Lotto ticket from last night's draw. Little did we know, some amazing news was just around the corner.
"In the past, we've sold a couple division two winning tickets, but never a 1st Prize win. It's a great milestone for us.
"We're already spreading the wonderful news with our customer's and they're all very excited.
"Congratulations to our special winner and we wish you all the best."
