The new year has begun with life-changing fortune for two residents of Western Australia, who have each become instant millionaires thanks to a winning Lotto ticket.
A Fortunate Start to 2026 for Sandgropers
In a fantastic beginning to 2026, two West Australians are celebrating a massive $1 million windfall. The lucky pair were confirmed as division one winners in the Lotto Millionaire Medley draw held on January 2, 2026. The draw, numbered #4646, created three new millionaires across Australia, with two of them hailing from WA.
This exciting news was reported by Katherine Kraayvanger for PerthNow, revealing that the local winners, affectionately known as Sandgropers, are now starting the year with an extraordinary financial boost. The win continues a remarkable streak of luck for the state.
Winning Numbers and State-Wide Success
The magic combination that unlocked the million-dollar prizes was 8, 23, 36, 15, 39, and 31. The supplementary numbers drawn were 21 and 5.
While there were no division two winners in Western Australia, the third division proved exceptionally rewarding for local players. A total of 33 winners from WA secured division three prizes, adding to the state's successful draw.
WA's Winning Streak Continues
This double win comes hot on the heels of another major victory for a West Australian punter. Just two days prior, on New Year's Eve 2025, a solitary WA ticket holder scooped the Millionaire Medley jackpot, ringing in the new year as the sole winner of that million-dollar prize.
The back-to-back successes highlight a particularly fortunate period for lottery players in Western Australia, operated by LottoWest. It serves as a powerful reminder for players to check their tickets, as life-changing wealth could be waiting in a wallet or on a kitchen bench.
