A Mackay retiree is ready to treat himself to some serious wrist bling, admitting he will use some of his $500,000 win in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw to splurge on a fancy watch.
 
The North Queenslander held one of the 10 division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4507, drawn Saturday 28 September 2024 and looks forward to a total prize of $518,364.63.
 
“Oh! Oh!” he exclaimed.
 
“Thank you very much. It’s all a bit overwhelming.
 
“I’ve been waiting for you to call since I checked the ticket yesterday afternoon. Initially, I thought I only had four numbers, but then I saw all six.

“I’m in my 80s now, and I’ve been playing for years and years.

“It’s all a bit of a blur!”
 
The cheerful man, excited to treat himself to a brand-new Swiss watch, also expressed his eagerness to renovate his caravan for traveling around Australia.
 
“I’ll probably celebrate by doing up my caravan and I’ll buy myself a new watch,” he said.
 
“I’ve always wanted a Tag Heuer watch!

“Can’t wait.”
 
His marked 18-game entry was purchased at South Mackay News, 152 Evans Street, Mackay South.
 
The South Mackay News team are overjoyed to have sold a division one winning entry in the Saturday Gold Lotto and wished their winner all the best.