While others are lining up to secure a ticket in tonights $50 million Powerball jackpot, one of Western Australias missing $1.7 million Megadraw winners has claimed their prize. A retired couple from the South West have become millionaires after receiving the winning ticket as a Christmas gift from one of their children. “Its been a long-standing tradition to purchase Lotto tickets for one another at Christmas,” the couple said. “Its been a roller coaster of emotions since finding out the news – we even had butterflies making the journey to Lotterywest to claim our prize.” The South West couple said they planned to share the prize with the child who had gifted them the lucky ticket. “Well also pay off our other kids mortgages, do some home renovations and take a family trip to Europe,” they said. “Its paved the way forward for a more secure retirement too.” The couples winning ticket was purchased from Winning Streak Lottery Centre in Warwick. Two remaining Megadraw tickets worth $1.7 million still remained unclaimed and were sold from Medina Newsagency, and Spencer Village News and Lotteries in Thornlie. Meanwhile, jackpot fever is surrounding WA today with only hours left until tonights $50 million Powerball jackpot. Lotterywest spokesperson Pina Compagnone said we could be welcoming the States first Division One Lotto winner for 2019 following the draw. “Were hoping WA will live up to its reputation as a lucky Lotto State once again this year, and heres hoping the tally of winners kicks-off tonight,” she said. Lotterywest said close to half a million tickets were expected to be sold in WA for the jackpot, with sales set to peak this afternoon at 450 each minute. WA players have until 6pm today to buy their Powerball tickets in-store, online or via the app.
While others are lining up to secure a ticket in tonights $50 million Powerball jackpot, one of Western Australias missing $1.7 million Megadraw winners has claimed their prize.
A retired couple from the South West have become millionaires after receiving the winning ticket as a Christmas gift from one of their children.
“Its been a long-standing tradition to purchase Lotto tickets for one another at Christmas,” the couple said.
“Its been a roller coaster of emotions since finding out the news – we even had butterflies making the journey to Lotterywest to claim our prize.”
The South West couple said they planned to share the prize with the child who had gifted them the lucky ticket.
“Well also pay off our other kids mortgages, do some home renovations and take a family trip to Europe,” they said.
“Its paved the way forward for a more secure retirement too.”
The couples winning ticket was purchased from Winning Streak Lottery Centre in Warwick.
Two remaining Megadraw tickets worth $1.7 million still remained unclaimed and were sold from Medina Newsagency, and Spencer Village News and Lotteries in Thornlie.
Meanwhile, jackpot fever is surrounding WA today with only hours left until tonights $50 million Powerball jackpot.
Lotterywest spokesperson Pina Compagnone said we could be welcoming the States first Division One Lotto winner for 2019 following the draw.
“Were hoping WA will live up to its reputation as a lucky Lotto State once again this year, and heres hoping the tally of winners kicks-off tonight,” she said.
Lotterywest said close to half a million tickets were expected to be sold in WA for the jackpot, with sales set to peak this afternoon at 450 each minute.
WA players have until 6pm today to buy their Powerball tickets in-store, online or via the app.
This story South West couple revealed as missing $1.7 million Megadraw winners first appeared on Busselton-Dunsborough Mail.
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