An Adelaide nurse who has secured a life-changing $1.2 million lottery prize has declared she will continue working in the profession she deeply cherishes. The healthcare worker was among five division one winners in the most recent Saturday Lotto draw, receiving a substantial sum of $1,286,587.92.
Shock and Disbelief Over Unexpected Windfall
The winner confessed she remains profoundly shaken after discovering her remarkable fortune. "I checked the ticket on Sunday night and I just went 'Wait. What?'" she recounted. "I clicked on my ticket, and I thought 'That can't be right! I'm a nurse, this stuff doesn't happen to me!'"
In a state of utter disbelief, she immediately sought confirmation from her son. "I grabbed my son and made him read it, and he was just as confused as I was!" she explained. "My eyes were just not believing it. God, my heart is still thumping. I feel like I'm about to have heart failure."
Random Numbers and Family Birthdays Lead to Success
Still processing the news, she informed The Lott that she had selected her numbers randomly, incorporating a few family birthdays into the mix. She purchased a ticket featuring 36 different number combinations through The Lott's mobile application.
Despite the financial windfall, the dedicated nurse has no intention of abandoning her career. "It's just such a great feeling. I can help my children with their debts and look at a house for myself," she said. "It'll also help with retirement. I'll still work because I love my job!"
Sydney Winner Also Celebrates Major Prize
Another fortunate winner emerged from Sydney, acquiring a ticket with 14 different number combinations from Hawthorne Newsagency in Willoughby. A loyal participant for 15 years, he received the astonishing news while replaying his ticket at a local newsagency.
When the owner informed him he had won a significant prize, he maintained modest expectations. "I didn't want to get my hopes up, so I just thought it was $1000," he admitted. "Then I checked my ticket on The Lott website and I just went 'Oh!'"
The winner described his emotional state following the revelation. "I couldn't sleep at all last night. I feel so blessed and happy." He and his partner now plan to purchase a home with their prize money.
Saturday Lotto Draw Details and National Winners
Saturday Lotto is conducted nationwide under various brand names including Gold Lotto, Lotto, TattsLotto and X Lotto. The winning numbers for draw 4645, held on January 24, were:
- 29
- 24
- 22
- 33
- 28
- 8
The supplementary numbers were 27 and 19. The three remaining division one winning entries were purchased in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, distributing the jackpot across multiple Australian states.
