A West Australian resident is among the lucky winners of Saturday night’s $10 million Lotto draw. The winner will share the prize with one other ticketholder across Australia, resulting in a $5 million payout for each.
Recent Lottery Wins
This win follows a string of recent successes for Western Australian lottery players. Three local ticketholders previously won prizes around Valentine’s Day, including a Mandurah couple who discovered they had won a $2 million jackpot.
Beyond the division one prize, ten Western Australians won $10,672.85 each in division two. More than 1,200 winners nationwide also claimed a $897.55 prize in division three.
Discovering the Win
The Mandurah couple who won $2 million discovered their good fortune after a Sunday shopping trip. They had been searching for a new massage chair, and checking the lottery numbers wasn’t their immediate priority. One of the winners revealed, “When we got home from shopping the first thing I did was check the cricket score.”
the winners will use their prize money for significant purchases, such as the massage chair the Mandurah couple was seeking, or for long-term financial planning. Further wins in future draws are, of course, always a possibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the winning numbers?
The winning numbers for draw #4653 were 43, 4, 26, 42, 30 and 11. The supplementary numbers were 29 and 27.
How many division one winners were there?
There were two division one winners in Saturday night’s draw, one in Western Australia and one elsewhere in Australia. Each winner will receive $5 million.
How many people won prizes in division two?
Ten people in Western Australia won $10,672.85 each in division two.
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself with a multi-million dollar lottery win?