Magical Monday for five Melburnians with momentous $1.25 million TattsLotto win
Three Melburnians are embracing their new millionaire status after scooping up a sensational $1.25 million each in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw, and two are yet to discover their windfall.
The victorious Victorians held one of the 16 division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4337, drawn Saturday 11 February 2023 and each took home a total prize of $1.25 million.
Lalor woman attributes $1.25 million TattsLotto win to beloved parents
A Lalor woman received a phone call from her parents that she’ll never forget – notifying her that she scored a jubilant $1.25 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.
Confirming her windfall with us this morning, the euphoric woman declared the win was life changing.
“I’m shaking with excitement!” she cheered.
“I received a phone call from my parents on the weekend about my TattsLotto entry. The ticket was at their house, so they decided to check it for me.
“They told me that line six came up with all the winning numbers needed to win division one.
“I started to cry, and I nearly wet my pants! My mum couldn’t even get out of her chair – she felt too dizzy!
“I always grab a 12-game QuickPick and a System 8 entry in Saturday Lotto. I’m so glad I’ve kept persisting.
“This is life-changing!”
When asked how she planned to enjoy the rest of 2023 as a newly minted millionaire, the happy winner shared the prize would allow her to live mortgage-free.
“My mortgage will be out of the picture which is amazing,” she exclaimed.
Her winning 12-game QuickPick entry was purchased at Lalor Lucky Lotto, 332 Station Street, Lalor.
The Lalor Lucky Lotto team couldn’t be happier for their division one winner and wish her all the best.
Deer Park man ready to make the move on home ownership with $1.25 million TattsLotto win
Despite discovering his $1.25 million TattsLotto win straight after the draw on Saturday night, a Deer Park man is still struggling to comprehend that his life has changed forever.
The eager Victorian called The Lott immediately the next morning to confirm his life-changing win and was left shocked by the revelation.
“Thank you very much!” he exclaimed.
“I discovered the win around 10pm on Saturday night. It was straight after the draw.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the prize amount! It’s hard to come to terms with it all.
“I’m still going to work this morning - celebrations come later!
“This win means I can buy my very own home!”
His winning marked System 9 entry was purchased at Deer Park Lotto, 827A Ballarat Road, Deer Park.
The Deer Park Lotto manager Michelle Richard said she was thrilled to hear her outlet had sold a division one winning entry to a local and regular customer.
“This is such exciting news! We’ve started to decorate our store and share the winning news by giving out sweets to all our customers” she said.
“Everyone will be very happy to hear that a regular customer has taken home a division one win from our newsagency.
“A big congratulations to the winning man and we hope the prize allows him to achieve all of his dreams.”
Moonee Ponds man interrupted at work with $1.25 million TattsLotto winning news
A Moonee Ponds man was delighted to discover the phone call he initially thought was a practical joke was instead lottery officials confirming an exhilarating $1.25 million TattsLotto win.
We reached out to the winning man who was starting his Monday morning shift, and completely oblivious to the division one lottery loot.
“Are you serious?!” he yelled joyfully.
“Oh god! This is unreal!
“I’ve been holding my breath wondering if this was a joke or some sort of scam.
“I’ve had to go to a private room as I’m at work – I didn’t want someone wasting my time!
“I’ll look to retire immediately and share the prize around with my family and friends.
“I’ll celebrate as soon as the win sinks in!”
His winning System 8 QuickPick was purchased at Puckle Street Newsagency, 45 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds.
Puckle Street Newsagency owner Chenee Hernandez said she was ecstatic to sell another division one winning entry exactly one year on from their previous local win.
“We’re so happy to have sold another division one winning entry to a regular customer. The last time we sold a division one winning entry was in February last year,” she said.
“We’re going to pop open a bottle of champagne and inform all of our regular customers about the winning news!
“We have so many lovely regular customers who come from all walks of life and knowing that the winner could be one of them is very exciting for us.
“Congratulations to the local man and we hope the windfall goes a long way. We couldn’t be happier for you and your family!”