Jackpot Reaches Eye-Watering $70 Million
The Oz Lotto jackpot has soared to an incredible $70 million after no one claimed Tuesday night’s $50 million prize.
The winning numbers for the draw were 17, 44, 18, 30, 29, 21, 24, with the supplementary numbers 9, 12, and 43.
This jackpot increase makes it one of the biggest prize pools in recent history. The last time Oz Lotto hit $50 million in 2024, it was won twice.
Common and Rare Winning Numbers
Some numbers appear more frequently than others in Oz Lotto draws. The most common numbers include 47, 21, 28, and 33. On the other hand, 34, 26, 45, and 43 are drawn the least.
Lottery players across Australia are now eagerly anticipating the next draw, hoping to secure life-changing winnings.
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Berridale Man Wins $1.2M in Saturday Lotto
While Oz Lotto’s jackpot grows, a lucky Berridale man secured a $1.2 million prize in Saturday Lotto.
The man was one of four division-one winners from draw 4561 on April 5, with other winners in Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia.
The winning numbers for Saturday Lotto were 3, 42, 43, 10, 27, and 23, while the supplementary numbers were 6 and 18.
“No Way! Bloody Oath!” – Winner in Shock
The NSW man was overwhelmed when he received the news of his win.
“No way! Bloody oath!” he said in disbelief during a call with The Lott officials.
He had been playing Lotto for over a decade and never won more than $30 before this life-changing victory.
“It Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time”
The lucky winner shared how the prize would help him.
“It couldn’t have come at a better time,” he said. “I’ll be able to pay off the mortgage. Then I can relax a bit and take it easy.”
Even after his big win, the man stuck to his routine.
“I’ve still got to head to work today, but I’ll definitely be celebrating with family when I can,” he said.
Will the Next Oz Lotto Draw Change Your Life?
With $70 million now up for grabs, excitement is building among Australian Lotto players.
The next draw could turn one lucky ticket holder into a multi-millionaire overnight. Will it be you?
A Look at Oz Lotto – Australia’s National Lottery
Oz Lotto is a national lottery game operated by The Lottery Corporation under the brand ‘The Lott’ in most Australian states. In Western Australia, the game is managed by Lotterywest.
First introduced in 1994, Oz Lotto was Australia’s first fully national lottery game. At that time, New South Wales was not yet part of the Australian Lotto Bloc.
How Oz Lotto Has Evolved
When Oz Lotto launched, players had to pick six numbers from 45, similar to Saturday Lotto. However, on 18 October 2005, a seventh number was added, making it harder to win Division 1 but increasing the jackpot size.
To highlight this change, different states rebranded the game:
- Super 7’s Oz Lotto in some Tatts jurisdictions
- Oz 7 Lotto in Queensland
By 2012, the game returned to its original, unified branding as Oz Lotto.
Big Prizes and Exciting Draws
Despite requiring seven winning numbers, the minimum prize level (three winning numbers plus one supplementary) remained the same.
Oz Lotto guarantees a minimum Division 1 prize pool of $3 million.
Occasionally, special ‘Prize Boost’ events increase the payouts for Divisions 2 to 7, making the game even more exciting.
The Oz Lotto draw happens every Tuesday at 8:30 PM AEDT, giving Aussies a shot at life-changing wealth every week.
Conclusion: Who Will Take Home the $70 Million Jackpot?
The Oz Lotto jackpot has skyrocketed to an eye-watering $70 million, drawing excitement across Australia. With no winner in the last draw, hopeful players are eagerly awaiting Tuesday’s chance to change their lives.
From past winners paying off mortgages to long-time players finally hitting the jackpot, Oz Lotto continues to create millionaires. Will the next lucky ticket holder be you?
