A Watsonia dad is thanking his decision to use his family’s birthdates on his TattsLotto ticket after taking home a $950,000 prize in the weekend’s draw.
 
The Victorian held one of the 21 division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4489 on Saturday 27 July 2024. Each division one winning entry scored $952,380.96.
 
The man was oblivious to his good fortune until we called him on Sunday morning.
 
“Oh my god! I’ve just seen it! Nine hundred and fifty-two thousand?!” he cried when he checked his ticket.
 
“That’s incredible.
 
“I was just having breakfast and had no idea. I’m glad you called as I wouldn’t have checked the ticket for a week or so.
 
“I think the shock has just kicked in!
 
“This is the best phone call I’ve received in a long, long time.
 
“The numbers on this ticket are a combination of birthdays and family anniversaries – so they are special numbers.
 
“This is going to change our lives and it means lots of wishes will come true.
 
“Thank you so much. I can’t believe it. It’s amazing!
 
“We were about to go for a walk outside, but I don’t think we will now – my heart’s already racing!”
 
The man’s winning marked System 8 entry was purchased on The Lott website – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.