A Local Mystery: The Missing Multi-Millionaire
The picturesque seaside town of Kiama is at the centre of one of Australia's most intriguing financial mysteries. For nearly a full year, a life-changing $4.8 million lottery prize has gone unclaimed, with the winning ticket purchased right in the heart of the community. The clock is ticking for the unknown winner to step forward and claim a fortune that would set them up for life.
The Details of the Dormant Fortune
The sole Division One winning entry in the Set for Life draw 3404 was drawn on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The lucky ticketholder is entitled to a massive $4.8 million prize, paid in manageable monthly instalments of $20,000 for the next 20 years. This winning entry was purchased at Nextra Kiama, located at Shop T3, Kiama Village, 143 Terralong Street in Kiama.
Khat McIntyre, a spokesperson for The Lott, expressed amazement at the situation. "It's incredible to think someone has been walking around for 12 months, potentially unaware they're a multi-millionaire," she said. She confirmed this unclaimed prize remains one of the most captivating mysteries from the past year.
Time is Money: The Urgent Search
With each passing month, the unknown winner misses out on another significant payment. If the winner had registered their ticket, they would have already received $240,000 in monthly instalments during the past 12 months. This staggering amount highlights the urgency for the ticket holder to come forward.
McIntyre is urging anyone who bought a Set for Life ticket from the Kiama newsagent around November last year to conduct a thorough search immediately. "Imagine how different their year could have been and how different the next 20 years still could be, with $20,000 landing in their bank account every month," she said, painting a picture of the financial security that awaits.
The winning numbers for the draw were 33, 19, 40, 29, 28, 3 and 5, with the supplementary numbers being 38 and 9.
McIntyre suggests checking all the unusual places a ticket might be hiding. "We'd love nothing more than this mystery winner to come forward, so be sure to check in all the weird and wonderful spots this ticket may be hiding," she advised, mentioning common places like old wallets, car glove compartments, and even being used as a bookmark.
If you believe you are the holder of the winning ticket, you should contact The Lott on 131 868 without delay.
