You Won't Believe What This Aussie Did After Winning $1 Million

Imagine the shock and disbelief that would wash over you if you suddenly discovered you were a millionaire. That's exactly what happened to one Adelaide man whose life was turned upside down by a stroke of luck that left him a cool $1 million richer. But it's what he did next that has everyone talking.


The Brompton local, nestled in Adelaide's inner north, had a routine that was about to be disrupted in the most welcome way possible. After participating in the Lott's Weekday Windfall draw, he checked his ticket last Wednesday night and was met with a surprise that would keep him awake for hours.


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$1 million was won by an Adelaide man in the Lott's Weekday Windfall draw, and washing his face was performed to confirm he wasn't dreaming. Credit: @theLott / X


'I checked my ticket last night just before bed, and I wasn't expecting it at all,' the man recounted. The numbers on his screen seemed too good to be true. In a moment of disbelief, he did what many of us might do to ensure we're not caught in a dream – he splashed water on his face.


'I didn't believe it! I quickly went to the bathroom, washed my face and checked again. I had to make sure I wasn't dreaming,' he said. The reality of his newfound wealth was hard to grasp, and it wasn't just him who was affected. 'I woke my wife, and we both stayed up all night,' he added, sharing the surreal experience.

The win was not just a matter of luck; it was also a testament to the power of change. After sticking to his regular numbers for almost three years with no success, the Adelaide man decided to switch things up and opt for QuickPicks instead. This strategy change proved to be a masterstroke, leading him to his 25-game winning entry, which he conveniently purchased through the lottery's app.

The winning numbers that transformed his life were 20, 39, 42, 26, 5, and 25, with supplementary numbers 36 and 17. This win places him among the 25 South Australians who have won division one prize this year out of The Lott's 260 winners nationwide.


The impact of the win is more than just financial; it's a life-altering event. The man expressed his relief and excitement, saying the money meant he could finally pay off his mortgage, describing the win as 'life-changing'.

The Weekday Windfall draw has been a boon for many, with 98 Australians becoming millionaires thanks to it. In total, there have been 108 division one winning entries across Australia this year, sharing a collective $107 million in prize money. Across The Lott's range of lottery brands, including Powerball, Oz Lotto, and Set for Life, more than 132.8 million winners have taken home over $4.4 billion.

For our readers at the Seniors Discount Club, this story is a reminder that life can surprise us at any moment, and sometimes, those surprises can be incredibly positive. It's also a nudge to consider the value of change and trying new approaches, even in something as random as a lottery.


Have you ever had a moment where you had to 'pinch yourself' to believe it was real? Or perhaps you've had your own strategy for lottery numbers that you've been tempted to change? Share your stories and superstitions with us in the comments below – we'd love to hear about your experiences with luck and life's unexpected twists!
Key Takeaways
  • An Adelaide man won $1 million in the Lott's Weekday Windfall draw and performed the unusual act of washing his face to confirm he wasn't dreaming.
  • The new millionaire couldn't sleep after discovering his win and woke his wife to share the news, indicating the life-changing nature of the prize.
  • He shared that he changed his lottery strategy from picking regular numbers to purchasing QuickPicks, which led to his big win.
  • The Weekday Windfall draw has made 98 Australians millionaires, and 25 of the Lott's 260 division one winners this year are from South Australia.
 

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Having made it public he might be pestered by people day & night with either genuine or sob stories asking for or even demanding money. I know of one family who won some money - not a jackpot - before you could remain anonymous. They had not long moved into a new house but they ended up selling that house and moving after nearly having nervous breakdowns. Prior to moving they had put up high gates (people climbed over low ones) but people shook and bashed on the gates at all hours of the night disturbing the neighbours too.
 
Good luck 😉 to him, hope he spends his windfall wisely. I’m sure we would all like to be in his position .
It would be nice to win a million but then if it is made public knowledge you find a lot of "friends" you didn't know you had. A friend won the weekly members draw at the club one day, nothing like a million dollars, and she was inundated with people some of whom she didn't even know asking seriously if she could lend them sums of money!
 
Having made it public he might be pestered by people day & night with either genuine or sob stories asking for or even demanding money. I know of one family who won some money - not a jackpot - before you could remain anonymous. They had not long moved into a new house but they ended up selling that house and moving after nearly having nervous breakdowns. Prior to moving they had put up high gates (people climbed over low ones) but people shook and bashed on the gates at all hours of the night disturbing the neighbours too.
An acquaintance of mine won an almost $90000 prize in Lotto over 40 years ago. He was hounded for months from all sorts of people claiming to be charities, etc. but mainly fraudulent pests. Understandably. he didn't give away a cent.

This was before the non publication regulations of the identity of lottery winners.

Now for a bit of history. We were neighbours of the Thorne family who lived at Bondi in 1960. They won the first Sydney Opera House lottery prize of £100000. Some weeks later, their son, Graeme, was kidnapped and a ransom demanded. I'm not sure if it was paid as I was just one year old at the time.

Graeme was found dead some weeks later on the North Shore in bushland.
 
what's so surprising about paying off your mortgage. if I had one the first thing I would do when winning a lot of money is pay of my debts as quickly as possible - isn't that logical not surprising.
 
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An acquaintance of mine won an almost $90000 prize in Lotto over 40 years ago. He was hounded for months from all sorts of people claiming to be charities, etc. but mainly fraudulent pests. Understandably. he didn't give away a cent.

This was before the non publication regulations of the identity of lottery winners.

Now for a bit of history. We were neighbours of the Thorne family who lived at Bondi in 1960. They won the first Sydney Opera House lottery prize of £100000. Some weeks later, their son, Graeme, was kidnapped and a ransom demanded. I'm not sure if it was paid as I was just one year old at the time.

Graeme was found dead some weeks later on the North Shore in bushland.
I remember that only too well ,hence not publishing names of winners.
 
what's so surprising about paying off your mortgage. if I had one the first thing I would do when winning a lot of money is pay of my debts as quickly as possible - isn't that logical not surprising.
Why not the mortgage first then the debts after. This young guy had the right idea , your home 🏠 is everything,the rest can wait.
 
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Having made it public he might be pestered by people day & night with either genuine or sob stories asking for or even demanding money. I know of one family who won some money - not a jackpot - before you could remain anonymous. They had not long moved into a new house but they ended up selling that house and moving after nearly having nervous breakdowns. Prior to moving they had put up high gates (people climbed over low ones) but people shook and bashed on the gates at all hours of the night disturbing the neighbours too.
In these circumstances you need a savage watch dog.
 
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