A Queensland father has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning the entire $15 million Oz Lotto jackpot in Oz Lotto draw 1619. The Oz Lotto winner, from Mackay, held the only division one winning entry, making him the sole recipient of the massive prize.
The life-changing moment unfolded on Wednesday morning when he received the news from The Lott officials just as he was about to start his workday.
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A Shocking Surprise for the Winner
The Mackay man, completely unaware of his newfound fortune, was left speechless when officials broke the news. His reaction was nothing short of stunned excitement.
“Holy fing s***! Are you kidding me?! Holy s***!” he exclaimed.
“Oh my lord! Oh my lord! I can’t believe it. Holy, holy, holy!”
Still trying to grasp the reality of his win, he shared that his mother, a big lottery enthusiast, would struggle to believe it.
“My mum is really into lotteries; she won’t believe it,” he said.
The newfound millionaire immediately called his parents and partner to share the shocking news.
Generosity at the Heart of His Plans
Rather than splurging the entire fortune, the Mackay man plans to support friends and family facing hardships.
“I’ll help my friends and family who have been really struggling,” he shared.
He already has a few people in mind and is eager to ease their financial burdens.
“I can’t wait to make their lives easier,” he said.
Grateful for his unexpected fortune, he reflected on his luck.
“I’m very grateful, very blessed,” he added.
Winning Numbers and Ticket Details
The Mackay man’s winning 12-game QuickPick entry was purchased via The Lott app, the official home of Australian lotteries.
The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1619, held on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, were:
🔹 12, 8, 11, 30, 17, 46, and 18
🔹 Supplementary numbers: 24, 37, and 42
Across Australia, only one division one winning entry was recorded in this draw, making the Queenslander the sole jackpot winner.
Recent Oz Lotto Wins Across Australia
The $15 million jackpot follows another big win just days ago, when a Lismore local won $3.3 million in Saturday Lotto.
🔹 The mystery Lismore ticket holder has yet to claim their prize.
🔹 The winning entry was purchased at Lismore Square Newsagency.
🔹 The Lott spokeswoman, Anna Hobdell, urged ticket holders to check their numbers and claim their winnings.
“Our elusive winner is likely oblivious to the fact they’ve won more than $3.3 million,” Ms Hobdell said.
“Just imagine how exhilarating it would be to discover you were $3.3 million richer.”
Oz Lotto’s History of Life-Changing Wins
This Queensland dad’s win adds to a growing list of massive Oz Lotto payouts.
🔹 2024 saw 17 Oz Lotto division one winners across Australia.
🔹 These winners collectively took home more than $295 million.
🔹 The biggest single Oz Lotto prize in 2024 was a $50 million jackpot won by a man from Burra, South Australia.
New South Wales led the country with nine division one winners, while Queensland and South Australia had three each, and Victoria had two.
What’s Next for the Oz Lotto Winner?
With $15 million now in his bank account, the Mackay man has plenty of options for his future.
🔹 Helping family and friends comes first.
🔹 He plans to take time to process the news.
🔹 He has not yet revealed personal spending plans.
A Reminder to Check Your Tickets
With millions in unclaimed lottery prizes across Australia, The Lott urges all players to check their Oz Lotto tickets. Whether purchased online or at a newsagency, a single ticket could be life-changing.
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