A West Australian resident is now $15 million richer after becoming the sole winner of Tuesday night's Oz Lotto jackpot, but they remain completely unaware of their newfound fortune and have yet to step forward to claim the life-changing prize.
First Jackpot Win in Weeks for West Australia
This win marks the first Oz Lotto jackpot victory in three weeks and notably, the first time a West Australian has secured the top prize all year. The ticket was sold exclusively through Lotterywest Play Online, with Lotterywest spokeswoman Zoe Wender expressing excitement over another winner emerging from the state.
Lotterywest Eager to Welcome Winner
'We can't wait to meet the owner of this life-changing $15 million prize and welcome them into the Lotterywest Winners Room,' Ms Wender said. She highlighted that this win follows a similar success story from last December, when a northern suburbs couple won $15 million using their favourite numbers, despite typically randomising picks with a Slikpik ticket.
'It's fantastic to celebrate another Division One Oz Lotto win in WA after a northern suburbs couple won a $15 million OZ Lotto prize last December, all thanks to a ticket using their favourite numbers,' she added.
Thousands of Smaller Prizes Also Awarded
While one lucky individual scooped the jackpot, over 42,000 West Australian players can claim smaller prizes in lower divisions, adding to the widespread excitement. The winning numbers for the draw were 18, 24, 45, 6, 2, 47, and 25, with supplementary numbers 3, 22, and 10.
Community Benefits from Lottery Proceeds
During the three-week jackpot run, more than $2.1 million was directed towards Lotterywest's grants program, supporting various community initiatives. In a related development, the not-for-profit organisation Uplyft, which provides essential child and youth services, is benefiting from a substantial $4.5 million grant from Lotterywest, underscoring the positive impact of lottery funds beyond individual wins.
As the search continues for the unidentified winner, the anticipation builds in West Australia, with hopes that they will soon come forward to claim their $15 million prize and join the ranks of Lotterywest's celebrated winners.
