February 3, 2020
A South Burnett man will be quitting his job after winning more than $690,000 in Saturday night’s Gold Lotto.
The Blackbutt man, who wished to remain anonymous, picked the Division 1 numbers, taking home $692,782.72.
The man told a Golden Casket official on Monday morning he was still in shock.
“It just seems so surreal! I went into the newsagency yesterday to check my ticket. It was amazing. I just about collapsed!
“I was lost for words. I was completely speechless. I slept with my ticket under my pillow last night! I just can’t get over it.”
Asked how he planned to enjoy his life-changing prize, he said it was time to finally relax.
“I’m actually on my way to work, can you believe that?” he said.
“But this will be the last time! I’m retiring immediately.
“I’ve worked hard all my life so I’ve earned this. I’ll spend my spare time going to the beach and just doing the things I’m really passionate about.”
The man bought his winning entry at Blackbutt News.
Newsagency owner Deb Palmer said she couldn’t be happier for her winner.
“This is the second time we’ve sold a Division 1 winning entry,” she said.
“The last time was about seven years ago so it’s great to do it again.
“It’s great to see this prize go to such a deserving and lovely man.
“We are so happy for him and are sure he will really enjoy his prize!”
The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto Draw 4021 were 33, 24, 17, 1, 10 and 29; the supplementary numbers were 26 and 5.
