As spring blossoms, so do new fortunes. From chilling close calls to joyful surprises, our major winners this week are stepping into the season with a lot more to look forward to. Check out a bunch of winning moments from the week below:

Lotto loot almost lost

Today is Friday the 13th, but what’s scarier than that? How about purchasing a winning $2.5 million Saturday Lotto ticket and almost losing it? This could have been the case for a North Brisbane man who completely forgot about the unchecked ticket in his wallet, discovering his win two weeks after the draw.

“Oh my god. Are you serious? I’m at work. I’m crying,” the man exclaimed.

“I can look after my family. The kids are now safe. I’m speechless. Thank you so much.

“I had no idea about this. The ticket was in my wallet the entire time, and it wasn’t until I walked past The Store on Eagle this morning that I thought I would check my ticket.”

Just as well he didn’t lose it — now that would’ve been terrifying! 

Set for Life win has shocking side effects

A Kingsdale woman got more than just spring fever—she discovered that a major lottery win can come with some spine-tingling side effects. A after scoring $20,000 a month for the next 20 years in Set for Life. 

“Oh my god. My stomach is churning! Thank you so much,” she cried.

“I’m still in shock. It doesn’t feel real.

“I checked it Saturday morning, but I was waiting to have it confirmed before I got too excited.

“I’m set for life! Seriously, this allows me to have a future I have always dreamed of.”

Saturday Lotto revs up a million-dollar surprise

A North Strathfield man has accelerated into the season with a surprise after winning $2.5 million in the weekend’s Saturday Lotto draw. The generous man shifted into action, heading out to buy his parents a brand-new car just days after discovering his windfall.

“I walked past the newsagency one day and I decided to randomly pop in and buy myself a ticket because I had some spare time on my hands,” he explained.

“Three days after I purchased the ticket, I was in another suburb, and I decided to check the ticket.

“Then when I got there, bang! They told me I won $2.5 million! I couldn’t believe the news.

“I’m actually out right now purchasing a brand-new car for my parents. They’ve been wanting a new car for a while, and I’ve always wanted to buy them one.” 

Here's to more bright beginnings and exciting wins ahead! Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the feeling of winning division one with Powerball (1479) at $20 million. Grab a ticket in-store, online or via the app. We hope to call you soon!