A Manly resident discovered he had won $2.1 million from a weekend prize draw after initially believing he had only won $28.
A Life-Changing Call
On Monday, 6 January 2025, the man learned of his massive win after an official contacted him to confirm the prize.
Speaking about the discovery, the local, who had been dreading his return to work after the holidays, expressed disbelief. He revealed that he had only checked one of his two tickets and assumed his modest win of $28 was all he would receive.
The winner explained that the prize would allow him to purchase his first home, an achievement he had never thought possible. “I’ve been renting my entire life. This is the best gift I could have imagined,” he reportedly said.
A Weekend of Big Wins
The draw took place on Saturday, 4 January 2025, with 14 division one winners sharing the prize pool. Each winner received $2.14 million. The Manly local held one of the winning tickets and described the experience as surreal, saying it had made his entire year.
Unclaimed Wealth Across Australia
The organisers of the prize draw recently reported that $21.42 million in winnings remain unclaimed across Australia. These include 24 major prizes, some of which date back to 2018, with ten prizes worth $1 million or more still waiting for their rightful owners.
Players are encouraged to check their tickets regularly to avoid missing out on life-changing opportunities.
Published 9-January-2025
