Victorian Player Starts 2025 with $235,658 Italian Super Jackpot Win
A Victorian man’s decision to try his luck with a $4.75 Italian Super Jackpot ticket has led to an extraordinary start to 2025, after winning an impressive Division 3 prize worth $235,657.55.
The 47-year-old winner, who only signed up to play last month, discovered his life-changing win through a phone call from The Lottery Office this morning, leading to a delightful exchange that captured the magical moment when an ordinary day transformed into something extraordinary.
Rachel, Head of Customer Support at The Lottery Office: “Have you checked your ticket this morning?”
Winner: “No, I haven’t,”
Rachel: “I suggest you login to the app and have a look. You had a division 3 win in the Italian Super Jackpot,”
Winner: “Oh yeh? How much is that?”
Rachel: “So, the final payout figure for you, is $235 thousand, Australian Dollars.”
Winner: “Oh THAT’S AMAZING!”
Rachel: “I know, off a $4.75 ticket!”
Winner: “I know, THANK YOU! (giggles) THANK YOU!
The winning numbers that changed this man’s life were:
Winning Numbers:
15, 33, 40, 71, 74, 82, and 89 (Jolly number)
His Held Numbers:
15, 40, 71, 74, 81, 82
“I play my favourite numbers regularly,” he shared. “And that one was just a few mixtures of a couple of family birthdays.”
In a particularly touching moment during the call, the winner’s genuine shock became evident as he candidly admitted:
“Thank you! (whilst in shock). Sorry, I stopped listening about 5 mins ago so I’m just going to have to read your email and just take a breath for a second (giggles) thank you!”
When asked about his decision to play international lotteries, the winner explained,
“I thought, why not? They’re umm, the jackpot in the world ones are huge and you know, the chances are you’ll win 5% or 2% of those lotteries, that’s big money rather than the lotteries in Australia.”
Already making plans for his windfall, the winner has both practical and enjoyable uses in mind.
“It’s going to sit in the offset account and pay off the second mortgage!” he declared.
But there’s room for some fun too: “Buy a new car, go on a holiday, and put the rest in the account to let it sit there to help pay off the mortgage.”
When pressed about his dream car, he chuckled, “Oh look, I’m just thinking, you know, a Beamer, Merc, or a V dub or something.”
What makes this win even more remarkable is the timing. Having only signed up to play with The Lottery Office last month, this fortunate Victorian didn’t have to wait long for luck to find him. His story serves as a reminder that you never know when fortune might smile your way – whether you’re a longtime player or just starting out.
The Italian Super Jackpot continues to create exciting moments for Australian players, offering them the opportunity to win with a matched ticket in the Italian Super Ena Lotto. For this Victorian winner, his decision to try his luck with a single $4.75 game has resulted in an incredible return on investment and a perfect start to 2025.
As this Victorian winner takes time to process his good fortune and plan for his $235,657.55 prize, his story serves as an inspiring reminder that sometimes the biggest surprises come from the smallest investments – and what better way to kick off the new year than with a life-changing win.
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