A Braidwood woman has gifted herself the ultimate present after a Lotto ticket she purchased in celebration of her birthday landed her a whopping $770,000 surprise.
The Southern Tablelands resident held the only division one winning entry in Lotto Strike draw 5716 on Monday 15 September 2025, receiving the total prize of $770,232.65.
When an official from The Lott called to confirm the woman’s newfound fortune, she said she’d barely slept a wink since checking her ticket on Monday night.
“I’m going well today. Just tired!” she laughed.
“I didn’t sleep at all on Monday night. I saw the four numbers come up before bed, and I was completely shocked.
“I just kept looking at my phone and refreshing the app.
“It’s so amazing. It’ll help so many people.”
The woman said she sometimes played two games in Lotto Strike, but as a birthday treat, bought herself five.
“It’s unbelievable. It’s the best birthday present ever!” she said.
“It’s still sinking in, but I’m sure once reality sets in, I’ll do something to celebrate.
“I’ll definitely be helping my family. Thank you so much.”
The winning numbers in Lotto Strike draw 5716 on Monday 15 September 2025 were 39, 4, 41 and 42.
Lotto Strike is an add-on game played with Saturday Lotto and Weekday Windfall. Lotto Strike’s division one prize is won by selecting the first four numbers in the exact order they are drawn during the Lotto draw.
If no one picks all four winning numbers in the draw in same order drawn, the Lotto Strike Jackpot prize pool will jackpot for the next draw.
It comes a week after a Belconnen grandma held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1717, drawn on Tuesday 9 September, winning $200,000.
Support for anyone affected by gambling is available via gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858.
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