Penola newsagency sells winning ticket

A Mount Gambier woman is looking forward to helping her nearest and dearest after her 40-yearold “special numbers” delivered her a win of more than $580,000 in the January 11 X Lotto draw.

The South Australian resident held one of the 17 division one winning entries in Saturday X Lotto draw 4537. Each division one winning entry scored $588,235.30.

The longtime Lotto player was having a relaxing morning watching television when an official from The Lott surprised her today with the winning phone call.

“You’re joking! You’re joking!” she cheered. “I’ve been playing for over 40 years with my special numbers.

“Oh wow. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

“I am just over the moon. I really am excited. You’ve completely made my day.”

When asked how she planned to use her newfound treasure, the cheerful mother shared that she looked forward to spreading the happiness with her loved ones.

“I can share it with family!” she said.

“Oh gosh. I can’t wait to give everyone a call after this and tell them the amazing news.

“Thank you so much!”

Her winning marked 10-game entry was purchased from J N Davidson Newsagency, 37 Church Street, Penola.

J N Davidson Newsagency owner John Davidson said he was shocked and excited to hear his outlet had sold its first division one winning entry in the weekend’s Saturday X Lotto draw.

“I was stunned when I saw we had sold a winning entry but so excited at the same time,” he said. “This is our first time selling a division one winning entry, so we are over the moon!

“We’ll be putting up balloons and signs to share the good news and celebrate.

“Our customers are all thrilled and have been extending their good wishes to us and the lucky winner.

“Congratulations to them, and we wish you all the best with your prize.”

The winning numbers in Saturday X Lotto draw 4537 on 11 January 2025 were 6, 19, 29, 18, 8 and 38, while the supplementary numbers were 15 and 45.

Across Australia, there were 17 division one winning entries in Saturday X Lotto draw 4537 – seven in Victoria, four in New South Wales, two in South Australia, one in Queensland and three in Western Australia.

The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 268 so far in FY25, including 26 won by NSW Lotteries customers.

In FY24, Saturday X Lotto created 158 millionaires across Australia.

During this time, there were 292 division one winning Saturday X Lotto entries across Australia that collectively won more than $436 million.

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