A Canberra man from Gungahlin is grappling with a new reality after a routine weekend turned into a life-altering event, securing a $1.6 million windfall in the latest Saturday Lotto draw.
A Sunday Morning Call That Changed Everything
The anonymous winner, who purchased his ticket online via The Lott's website, was already at work on Sunday morning when he received a pivotal call from an unknown number. Heeding the age-old advice to answer such calls proved incredibly fruitful. The caller was an official from The Lott, bearing news that his 18-game QuickPick entry was one of the 18 division one winning entries nationally in draw number 4639.
"I checked the ticket early this morning, but I couldn't believe it," the elated winner confessed. "I've checked it constantly ever since. I still can't believe it, but I'm glad you called!"
From Workday to Windfall
Despite the seismic shift in his financial status, the pragmatic winner was at his workplace when the confirmation came through. The news, however, was impossible to hide. "I'm actually at work now, but I have a smile on my face and this will just make life a bit easier," he said, his laughter underscoring the surreal moment.
Each division one entry in the Saturday Lotto draw on January 3, 2026, was worth a staggering $1,666,666.67. For the Gungahlin resident, this sum represents not just a number, but a future full of new possibilities. "You have no idea what this means to me," he expressed to the lottery official, whom he dubbed an "angel."
Plans for a New Future
While the initial shock is still settling, the winner has yet to finalise his plans for the multimillion-dollar prize. The win underscores two simple yet powerful truths for lottery hopefuls: you must be in it to win it, and sometimes, answering that unknown call can lead to an unforgettable conversation.
This story adds to the growing list of life-changing wins for residents in the Australian Capital Territory, proving that fortune can indeed favour anyone, even on an ordinary Saturday.
