A man from Kadina on the Yorke Peninsula has snagged a life-changing $680,000 from a recent Saturday X Lotto draw. The win is especially sweet following some difficult personal times, with the newfound wealth expected to provide substantial relief.
The lucky winner was one of the eight division one victors in the draw numbered 4503, which took place on Saturday, 14 September 2024. His total prize money amounted to $660,110.33, providing a significant boost to his financial circumstances.
2024 has been a fortunate year for lottery players in the Yorke and mid North region, with six major prizes being claimed, accumulating over $5.61 million in winnings.
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, recounted his shock upon discovering the prize. It was a regular Sunday afternoon when he decided to check his lottery ticket, only to find an email notification hinting at a win. Initially skeptical, he assumed it was a smaller prize. However, after a few minutes of investigation, the reality of his major win sank in.
“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “When I eventually realised how much I had won, I was in complete disbelief.” The lucky numbers he played were ones he held dear and used consistently each week.
He expressed how opportune the timing was, noting, “This will make life so much easier. I’ve been through some tough times recently, and it’s come at the most perfect time. It will help my family so much.”
The winning ticket, a 14-game QuickPick, was purchased from the Royal Exchange Hotel located at 7 Digby Street, Kadina. The venue’s publican, Janine Pomery, shared her excitement about their location selling a division one winning ticket for the first time since its inauguration.
“We’re so thrilled for the winner! So far today, every customer that has come in has expressed their happiness for the winner,” Pomery said. She described the pub’s patrons sitting on the edge of their seats with anticipation, curious to discover the identity of the fortunate ticketholder.
Pomery also took a moment to praise her staff for their hard work and dedication which she attributed to the strong loyalty among their customer base. Celebrations at the Royal Exchange Hotel were expected to continue all week in honour of this significant win.
The fortunate numbers that changed the Kadina man’s life were 6, 32, 38, 22, 14, and 34, with supplementary numbers 19 and 41. Congratulations to the unnamed man and best wishes for his new beginnings with this exceptional prize.
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