A woman from Elizabeth Hills, New South Wales, has made history by winning the record-setting $100 million Oz Lotto jackpot drawn on February 4, 2025. This remarkable win places her as the biggest individual lottery winner ever recorded in Oz Lotto’s history.
The phone call she received from lottery officials was likely one she’ll never forget. When contacted right after the draw, her reaction was filled with disbelief and shock. “What the hell! Can you repeat it? Oh my god! Don’t lie to me! You’d Better not be pranking me! I don’t know whether to believe you or not,” she exclaimed, as reported by The Lott.
The draw, known as number 1616, marked the conclusion of several weeks without any jackpot winners, causing the amount to grow to such staggering heights. The winning ticket was the only division one ticket nationally, sold via The Lott website. Alongside her monumental win, there were 1,881,633 wins across the other divisions, which collectively awarded over $42 million.
Reflecting on her life-changing win, the elated winner shared her excitement and future plans. "I love my job, but I won’t need to work seven days a week anymore. It’s actually really nice to think I won’t need to work!" she noted, hinting at the idea of moving on from her strenuous work schedule.
With newfound financial freedom, she expressed her intention to buy her own home, saying, “I’ll finally be able to buy a place of my own. It’s so exciting!” The prospect of investing her winnings didn’t stop there; she mentioned wanting to indulge herself more and take trips for some well-deserved holidays.
The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw were 3, 34, 35, 26, 44, 39, and 36, with supplementary numbers of 5, 45, and 6. This specific draw has not only created the largest single winner but also drew significant attention and anticipation from Australians. Lottery officials estimated up to one-third of Australian adults participated, spurred on by the rare chance of scoring such a massive jackpot. Khat McIntyre, spokesperson for The Lott, shared, “It’s hard to put this feeling of telling someone they’ve won such a multimillion-dollar prize in words.”
This isn’t just another win; it's been 12 years since the last $100 million Oz Lotto jackpot was drawn, highlighting the immense excitement and rarity of this occasion. Previously, the largest single Oz Lotto win stood at $100 million but was shared among multiple winners back in 2012. This new milestone shines brightly against the backdrop of Australian lottery history.
Along with her historic win, the draw featured 26 division two winners who received $59,597.70 each and 362 division three winners who won $5,058.75, demonstrating the widespread success of this lottery event.
For those contemplating their luck, the next Oz Lotto jackpot is already lined up at $3 million for the following week, and millions of Australians are expected to once again purchase tickets, fueled by hopes of changing their lives forever, just as this Elizabeth Hills woman has done. Are you ready to see if you can beat the odds next time?