Shakes, tears and cheers for Port Lincoln couple after superb $161,000 Super 66 win
A Port Lincoln couple can’t wait to tell their children and grandchildren about their exhilarating $161,000 win in the weekend’s Super 66 draw, admitting they expect many tears and cheers.
The South Australians held the only division one winning entry nationally in Super 66 draw 4351, drawn Saturday 1 April 2023 and took home a total division one prize of $161,026.55.
The winning pair walked into their local licensed lottery outlet this morning to check their lottery tickets and were left dumbfounded by the revelation.
“Oh wow, wow!” the winning husband cheered when we confirmed the windfall.
“We’re both in shock – I’m shaking!
“I had no idea. We only went to the local newsagency about half an hour ago to check our tickets.
“I only jumped across to Super 66 about six months ago. I don’t know why, but it’s obviously worked out well!
“We might celebrate today. There will be a few phone calls to family to make this afternoon.
“We have a big family – many children and grandchildren. There will be a few tears!
“We have to process this winning news first, but there’s no doubt that it will go towards helping our family.
“What a great Easter to come!”
Their winning Super 66 entry was purchased at OTR Port Lincoln – King Street, 22 King Street, Port Lincoln.
OTR Port Lincoln – King Street spokesperson Khalil Shahin said the team was happily sharing the excitement with their major lottery winner.
“What an incredible win for our customer! It’s always great hearing these winning stories and now we have another one to share,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more lottery winners in our outlet soon.
“Congratulations to them. We have no doubt they’ll enjoy their prize!”