The new year brings instant wealth to three Western Australians, each claiming a life-changing $1.6 million from the Saturday Lotto Megadraw! But who are these lucky winners, and where did they purchase their golden tickets?
In a remarkable turn of events, the $30 million Megadraw jackpot was split among 18 division one winners across the nation, with Western Australia claiming its own slice of fortune. The winning tickets were bought at three different locations: the Garden City Lottery Centre in Booragoon, Grand Boulevard Lotteries in Joondalup, and Lotterywest Play Online.
A spokesperson for Lotterywest, Jake Battrick, encourages players to check their tickets promptly, as the winners are yet to be identified. Imagine the excitement of discovering you've become a millionaire overnight! Mr. Battrick expressed his enthusiasm, stating, 'It's an amazing start to 2026 for these WA players.'
And the luck doesn't stop there! Western Australia had a total of 60 Saturday Lotto Division One winners in 2025, sharing a staggering $78 million. But here's where it gets controversial: will this sudden wealth bring joy or challenges to the winners' lives?
The draw also saw 29 West Aussies win division two prizes, with each ticket now worth over $10,000. The winning numbers for this life-changing draw were 9, 10, 13, 19, 21, and 36, with supplementary numbers 2 and 39.
What do you think? Is winning the lottery a dream come true or a potential curse? Share your thoughts in the comments!
