A decision to play has paid off handsomely for one NSW man, who has turned a Quick Play into a $27,447.59 Division 3 win in the Italian Super Jackpot.
The winner was stunned when he discovered his numbers had landed the prize, admitting it was the biggest lottery win he has ever had.
“Oh wow - that's the biggest prize I've ever won”
The winning numbers were 14, 18, 26, 51, 64 and 71, with 77 drawn as the bonus number with a full breakdown of all the results published on the Results page.
A Quick Play with a big result
The NSW winner opted for a Quick Play, allowing his numbers to be randomly selected and what started as a simple decision to have a go ultimately resulted in a five-figure prize.
He said the win will be something special to celebrate with his partner, while also giving him the opportunity to help his grandchildren.
And there are already plans for a memorable family getaway, with the winner hoping to use some of his winnings to take his grandchildren on holiday.
How does the Italian Super Jackpot work?
Players select six numbers from 1 to 90, with the aim of matching the numbers drawn. A bonus number is also drawn, which can help determine certain prize divisions.
The jackpot is awarded to players who match all six winning numbers. If nobody matches all six numbers, the jackpot can roll over to the next draw and with no jackpot cap, the prize can potentially grow to a substantial amount.
But you don't need to match all six numbers to win. There are multiple prize divisions, giving players several ways to land a prize by matching different combinations of the winning numbers.
That's exactly what happened for this NSW winner, whose numbers secured a Division 3 prize worth $27,447.59.
The Call Every Winner Dreams Of
For Rachel, our Head of Customer Support, one of the best parts of her job is getting to make the call that every lottery player dreams of, to tell them they've won! Rachel gets the lucky job of contacting our biggest winners and sharing the exciting news, although she admits it never gets old hearing the reaction on the other end of the phone.
“It’s such a special part of my job. You never know how someone is going to react when you tell them they’ve won and hearing that initial excitement is something I’ll never get tired of. I feel very lucky to be able to share these incredible moments with our winners.”
Could you be our next winner?
Every big win starts with a simple decision to have a go. Whether you choose your own numbers or opt for a Quick Play, you never know when your numbers could come up. Could you be our next winner? Your next ticket could be the one that brings an exciting call from Rachel and a reason to celebrate with the people who matter most.
