A Mackay man has struggled to string words together as he imagined how life-changing his $15 million win in last night’s Oz Lotto draw would be for his friends and family. The North Queenslander held the only division one winning entry in Oz Lotto draw 1619, drawn Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and looks forward to the entire $15 million jackpot.
Completely unaware of his multi-million-dollar windfall, the chirpy dad was left stunned when an official from The Lott broke the exhilarating news just as he was starting his workday.
“Holy fing s!” he exclaimed. “Are you kidding me?! Holy s***! Oh my lord! I can’t believe it. Holy, holy, holy! I had no idea. I’m just starting my day at work. I have to call my parents and partner immediately! My mum is reallyinto lotteries; she won’t believe it. I’m really trying to wrap my head around it all myself. I can’t believe this. Oh my god!”
With $15 million now in his pocket, the generous man can’t wait to lend a helping hand to loved ones, offering support to those who’ve been doing it tough.
“I’ll help my friends and family who have been really struggling,” he shared. “I have a few people in mind. I can’t wait to make their lives easier. I’m very grateful, very blessed.”
His winning 12-game QuickPick was purchased via The Lott app – the official home of Australia’s lotteries. The winning numbers in Oz Lotto draw 1619 on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, were 12, 8, 11, 30, 17, 46, and 18, complemented by the supplementary numbers 24, 37, and 42.
Across Australia, there was one division one winning entry for Oz Lotto draw 1619 – located only in Queensland. The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 316 so far this fiscal year, including 82 wins by Golden Casket customers. The 2024 Oz Lotto division one winnings collectively topped over $295 million, with the biggest prize being pocketed by a man from Burra, South Australia, who won $50 million.
During this time, of the 17 Oz Lotto division one winners, nine were from New South Wales, three were each from South Australia and Queensland, and two were from Victoria. The Mackay man’s win adds to the growing number of lottery success stories across the country, reflecting the incredible fortune some players experience.
This substantial financial change for the Mackay dad not only impacted him but will likely reverberate through his friends and family as he plans to support them. Numerous discussions surround the idea of individual lottery mentality and its social impact, emphasizing the generosity displayed by winners.
Overall, the Mackay man's story is one of unexpected wealth and the eagerness to share it with those who need it most, symbolizing how luck can dramatically reshape lives within moments. Such jubilance during conversations surrounding the lottery raises hope and excitement for millions as they dream of their own potential draws with fate.