A Newcastle man couldn’t contain his joy, breaking into an impromptu happy dance after receiving the life-enhancing news that he’d won $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries draw.
 
The New South Wales resident held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10916, drawn Thursday 16 January 2025 and pocketed a total prize of $100,000.
 
The ecstatic winner shared he’d been playing Lucky Lotteries for years, always dreaming of the day he might receive a winning phone call from lottery officials.
 
“Are you calling with good news?” he questioned when we made contact.
 
“I knew you’d ring me one day!
 
“Thank you so much! One hundred thousand dollars is really exciting!
 
“I’ve been playing Lucky Lotteries for years now. I’m a bit of a daydreamer, and I’ve always loved daydreaming of a win like this.
 
“I think I’m going to do a happy dance once I hop off the phone.”
 
With $100,000 soon to boost his bank account, the winning man wasted no time contemplating the endless possibilities a major lottery win brings.
 
“I’m already thinking of all the things we could do. I’m sure my smart wife will bring me back down to earth,” he said.
 
“I might jump on car sales and have a look at my dream car.
 
“No doubt I’ll be spoiling my kids too.”
 
His winning entry of five random numbers was purchased via The Lott app – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.