Speaking to representatives from The Lott, the winner admitted she initially mistook the call for a scam and nearly ended the conversation before realising she had indeed struck gold. “I was very close to hanging up on you!” she exclaimed upon learning the good news.
Her reaction quickly turned to joy, with the prize arriving just in time for the festive season. The winner shared plans to allocate part of her winnings towards home renovations, while also saving the remainder for the future.
The owner of the newsagency, Mahesh Rabadia, expressed delight at selling another major winning ticket, noting that several significant prizes have been sold at the store over recent years. “We’ll be decorating the store to celebrate this win and share the good news with our community,” he said.
As of this draw, the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot has rolled over to an estimated AU$18.88 million for the next draw, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot stands at AU$2.06 million.