Fifteen Queenslanders have become overnight multimillionaires after their syndicate scooped up the entire $70 million jackpot in tonight’s Oz Lotto draw. The central syndicate held the only division one winning entry nationally in Oz Lotto draw 1626, drawn Tuesday 15 April 2025. Each syndicate member pocketed $4,713,844.42.
The 15 members of the syndicate are unknown to each other and purchased their syndicate shares at 15 Golden Casket outlets across Queensland. While some syndicate members who registered their entries to The Lott Members Club have been alerted to their good fortune, some of the winning group held unregistered entries and might still be unaware of their good fortune.
Fifteen Queenslanders share sensational $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot!
The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1626 on Tuesday 15 April 2025 were 14, 32, 13, 29, 41, 23 and 8, while the supplementary numbers were 43, 4 and 40. The win marks the second Oz Lotto division one win to land in the Sunshine State so far this year.
In addition to scoring the $70 million division one prize, the syndicate’s System entry also scored division two 14 times, division three 42 times, division four 273 times, division five 315 times, division six 1,960 times and division seven 1,925 times, boosting the group’s total prize to $70,707,666.40.
Apart from the Queensland division one winning syndicate, there were also 1,248,555 winners in divisions two to seven who collectively won $27,266,400.30. This includes 41 division two winners who each scored $24,374.50.
The 15 members purchased shares at 15 Golden Casket outlets across Queensland, stretching from the Gold Coast to Townsville. These outlets included Arundel Plaza News, Bellara News, Biota Street News, Friendly Grocer Heritage Park, Inala Newsagency, Luck Lifestyle Rochedale, Metro News on 1st, NewsExtra @ Parkinson News & Gifts, newsXpress Nerang Newsagency, Nextra Bribie Island, Nextra Kenmore Village, Noosa Village News, Shamrock News & Lotto, Supercentre News, and The Lucky Charm Hyde Park.
While some syndicate members who registered their entries to The Lott Members Club have been alerted to their good fortune, others in the winning group were uncontactable or held unregistered entries and might still be unaware of their good fortune.
An official from The Lott woke one Bribie Island man this evening with the news he was now a multimillionaire. “I was just asleep! Bloody hell!” he said. “Oh my god, that’s so good. This changes our lives. We’ve been trying to get our first home, so this will do that. Unbelievable! My heart is racing! I’d happily wake up to hear your voice any day of the week!”
A Richlands man was initially sceptical about his good fortune before he realized he was part of the winning syndicate. “I thought you were sh**-stirring me!” he laughed. “I just can’t believe it. Funnily enough, I went to the outlet today to buy another share into the syndicate but it had sold out. If I had, I would have won double. But I’m happy with my $4.7 million. Believe you me, I will be looking at retiring!”
Another syndicate member, a man from Inala, erupted into excitement upon hearing the news his life had changed forever with a division one syndicate win. “Oh my god! Oh my god!” he joyfully yelled. “I thought you said I had won $47,000, but now it’s actually hit me that you said $4.7 million! I can’t believe this! Thank you! Thank you! It’s such a dream come true. My dad and sister are standing right in front of me, and now we’ve got my brother-in-law on the speed dial.”
With $4.7 million opening the doors to endless possibilities, the Brisbane resident shared his win would allow him to travel overseas and reunite with family. “I have some family overseas who are enjoying a holiday without me, but now I’ll be able to join them,” he exclaimed. “I can’t stop saying thank you!”
The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she hoped the remaining syndicate winners checked their tickets immediately to discover their early Easter treat. “It’s remarkable that 15 Queenslanders became multimillionaires tonight! While we’ve tried contacting those who registered their tickets to The Lott Members Club, some may have yet to discover the good news!” she said. “We’re encouraging anyone who purchased a syndicate entry in Queensland for tonight’s Oz Lotto draw to check their tickets as soon as possible! Just imagine how thrilling it would be to discover you’re part of this winning group and are now $4.7 million richer! Your plans for Easter and beyond could be transformed. If you discover you’re holding one of these golden tickets, contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.”
This $70 million win is the second-largest Oz Lotto prize of 2025 and the fourth largest in the game's history. The win follows other significant payouts this year, including a $100 million prize and a $15 million win. While the excitement around such large jackpots is understandable, responsible gambling is crucial. Lottery tickets are a form of entertainment, and setting a budget and knowing your limits is vital. For those seeking help with gambling addiction, resources like Gambling Help Online are available.
The Oz Lotto win serves as a thrilling reminder of the life-changing possibilities offered by lottery games. For fifteen lucky Queenslanders, Easter has arrived early with a truly remarkable gift. This unexpected win underscores both the excitement and the importance of responsible play. While the odds may be long, the dream of winning big remains a powerful allure for many.
