Couple win $20 Million Oz Lotto Jackpot
A couple from New South Wales, Australia, were very emotional after finding out they had won $20 Million Oz Lotto jackpot on Tuesday 2nd August 2022.
The lucky couple from Goulburn held the only ticket that matched all the numbers for the Oz Lotto draw- 22, 23, 27, 33, 38, 39 and 42. They purchased their entry at the First Inland City Newsagency, Shop B, 140-144 Aubern Street.
Additionally, the multimillionaire couple are Southern Tablelands residents and held the only Division One winning entrance ticket. However, the couple are staying publicly anonymous.
They were overcome by emotion when the win was confirmed by lottery operator (The Lott). The couple said they’ve not had the easiest life, so are looking forward to chilling out and will most likely will give up work immediately. Further, the couple described themselves as ‘Aussie battlers’.
“I’m in tears mate! Every time I think I’m okay, the waterworks kick off again,” said the man.
The couple don’t think they’ll make it back to work
“I don’t even know what to do with myself. Retirement is beckoning.”
Reliving the moment they found out about the win, the husband said: “I dropped into the store this morning to check my ticket and the team member gave me a shocked look.
“He said, ‘you might need to sit down, mate’.
He said he couldn’t wait to share it with my family. Overall, their aim is to set everyone up and make sure they don’t have to worry about a thing.
Jeanine Chatfield, the owner of the First Inland City Newsagency, offered her congratulations to the winners and said it was a great moment for the local store.
“I’m pretty sure everyone in town will be talking about it today. It will cause big excitement in the community,” she said.
“It’s pretty cool. We’ve very excited and very happy.”
She continued be saying, “We’ve had a bit of a winning year. We’ve already sold two first prize-winning tickets in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot, and now this!
“It’s great for Goulburn. It’s a big thrill for everyone.”
Oz Lotto made changes last May, with the number range changing from 45 to 47. Firstly, the minimum jackpot increased from $2 million to $3 million. Further, every draw now selects a third supplementary number.
