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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Australia's lottery hotspots revealed ahead of Saturday's $30 million Lotto Megadraw
Eager Aussies are once again flooding newsagents ahead of this weekend's $30 million Lotto Megadraw, with each of them hoping to beat the odds and become the country's latest multi-millionaire. Up to one third of all adults are expected to buy a Lotto ticket for Saturday's draw, however, depending on where they live, some punters may be perceived to have a better chance of scoring the jackpot than others. With the winning numbers just days away, lottery officials have unveiled several hotspots around Australia that racked up the most division one lottery wins over the past 12 months. According to data from The Lott, in the last fiscal year players scored more than $1.69 billion in prize money thanks to 533 division one winning entries from all lottery games. The biggest individual prize was $100 million, which was won on three occasions. However, the search for the punter who scored the huge $100m Powerball jackpot on June 12 continues. 'From Morley in Western Australia to the Sydney CBD, from Cairns to the Apple Isle, more than 500 Aussies experienced the indescribable thrill of a division one win last financial year,' The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. 'While lotteries are games of chance where wins can land anywhere at any time, we did see some pockets across the country welcome more prizes than others.' So what states and territories were the luckiest? Surprise pattern surfaces among Aussie lottery winners Lotto winner weeks away from losing $670k prize after 7-year search Aussie Lotto winner makes life-changing decision seconds after landing jackpot Division one jackpots: Which suburbs had the most winners in 2024-25? While Victoria scored the most division one wins last year at 152, NSW residents received the most prize money — $523 million — thanks to big jackpot wins. Just over $312 million was handed out to Victorian punters. Queensland trailed further behind with 115 wins totalling $471 million, followed by WA's 82 division one wins equalling $163 million. South Australia's 43 division one wins saw $121 million handed out to a select few residents, while Tasmania recorded 15 winning entries totalling just under $82 million. Data shows the Northern Territory and the ACT were home to three division one wins each. While the figures are impressive, The Lott has also revealed the suburbs in each state and territory where outlets sold the most winning entries: Queensland: The postcode of 4870 for Cairns/Earnville sold four division one winning entries New South Wales: The postcode of 2000 for Sydney sold four division one winning entries Victoria: The postcodes of 3064 for Craigieburn, 3205 for South Melbourne, 3000 for Melbourne, 3105 for Bulleen, and 3250 for Colac each sold two division one winning entries Tasmania: The postcodes of 7270 for Beaconsfield and 7248 for Mowbray each sold two division one winning entries South Australia: The postcodes of 5168 for Noarlunga Centre, 5108 for Salisbury/Salisbury Downs and 5000 for Adelaide each sold two division one winning entries Northern Territory: The postcode of 0812 for Karama sold the territory's biggest division one winning ticket Western Australia: The postcode of 6062 for Morley sold four division one winning entries Lottery hotspots may impact where Aussie punters buy tickets Hart said such information could bode well for Aussies hoping to join the elusive club of lotto winners this weekend. 'Saturday Lotto Megadraws have a reputation for creating more millionaires in a single draw than any other game,' he said. 'The big question is whether last financial year's lottery hotspots will continue to live up to their reputation this weekend. 'Some players tell us they deliberately pick lottery outlets that have recently sold a major lottery prize in the hope of continuing the winning streak, while other players choose different outlets, believing lightning won't strike twice." The chance of winning a first division prize in Saturday Lotto's $30 Million Megadraw draw from one standard game is 1 in 8,145,060. Ticket sales close at 7.30pm (AEST) on Saturday. If gambling is a problem for you, go to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Australia Post warning for 1.6 million people, woman's body found in popular creek, Aussies eyeing two $30m lottery jackpots
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Thursday. Australia Post has been the victim of multiple break-ins, prompting a warning to more than a million Australians their personal details may have been compromised. A woman's body has been pulled from a Gold Coast creek popular with tourists. A local resident found the woman's body in Currumbin Creek, and said the woman was fully dressed. Australia is preparing itself for two $30 million lottery draws, with both the Powerball and Saturday Lotto offering the same jackpot this week. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. Australians get two shots at $30m jackpots this week Australians are being treated to another Megadraw in the Saturday Lotto, with $30 million up for grabs. With Megadraws traditionally around New Year, Aussies are being given the chance to win big this week. Lottery officials believe a third of adults in the country will have a ticket for the game this weekend and The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart says that is fuelled by the game's "reputation for creating more millionaires in a single draw than any other game". And if you can't wait for Saturday, the Powerball jackpot is also currently sitting at $30 million with a draw coming tonight. If gambling is a problem for you, go to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858. Woman's body found floating in popular creek A woman's body has been found floating in a popular creek on the Gold Coast. The grim discovery was made at Currumbin Creek near Whitsunday Drive at about 2.50pm on Wednesday. The woman has not yet been formally identified, police say. A Currumbin Waters resident said a neighbour found the woman's body, telling the Gold Coast Bulletin they said she was fully dressed and wearing a small 'child-size' vest that needed to be tied at the front with rope. A backpack was also reportedly found floating nearby. These reports have not been confirmed by police. The woman's body was pulled from the water with the assistance of the neighbour's boat, with police divers and detectives on the scene. Police investigations are ongoing. Currumbin Creek is a popular recreational and swimming spot on the southern Gold Coast. - NewsWire Australia Post break-ins prompt warning to 1.6m Aussies Concerns have been raised after Australia Post's Melbourne GPO box room was broken into several times, with one major company warning their clients confidential information may be in the hands of criminals. Mercer Superannuation has issued a warning to its 1.6 million customers to be aware of the break-ins. 'We do not know the exact number of members that may have been impacted,' Mercer said on its website. 'We can confirm that the potential impact is limited to members who sent mail via post to our Melbourne GPO box in July and have not received an acknowledgment from us.' 'It's possible that letters containing members' personal or financial information were stolen.' The break-ins occurred between July 6 and 17 from the post office boxes in the Melbourne GPO in Bourke St, Melbourne. On three separate occasions, thieves forcibly gained access to a back-of-house area used for sorting mail however during a fourth attempt, were deterred after increased security measures were introduced. The offenders left the premises immediately. Australia Post reported each break-in resulted in significant damage to the facility, which has now been repaired. But authorities have been unable to confirm what was taken. Australia Post say they have notified potentially affected customers of the unauthorised access to their PO Boxes but that since unlike parcels, letters are not tracked, they are unable to determine which specific mail items or PO Boxes may have been targeted. Read more from NewsWire here. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. Australians get two shots at $30m jackpots this week Australians are being treated to another Megadraw in the Saturday Lotto, with $30 million up for grabs. With Megadraws traditionally around New Year, Aussies are being given the chance to win big this week. Lottery officials believe a third of adults in the country will have a ticket for the game this weekend and The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart says that is fuelled by the game's "reputation for creating more millionaires in a single draw than any other game". And if you can't wait for Saturday, the Powerball jackpot is also currently sitting at $30 million with a draw coming tonight. If gambling is a problem for you, go to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858. Australians are being treated to another Megadraw in the Saturday Lotto, with $30 million up for grabs. With Megadraws traditionally around New Year, Aussies are being given the chance to win big this week. Lottery officials believe a third of adults in the country will have a ticket for the game this weekend and The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart says that is fuelled by the game's "reputation for creating more millionaires in a single draw than any other game". And if you can't wait for Saturday, the Powerball jackpot is also currently sitting at $30 million with a draw coming tonight. If gambling is a problem for you, go to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858. Woman's body found floating in popular creek A woman's body has been found floating in a popular creek on the Gold Coast. The grim discovery was made at Currumbin Creek near Whitsunday Drive at about 2.50pm on Wednesday. The woman has not yet been formally identified, police say. A Currumbin Waters resident said a neighbour found the woman's body, telling the Gold Coast Bulletin they said she was fully dressed and wearing a small 'child-size' vest that needed to be tied at the front with rope. A backpack was also reportedly found floating nearby. These reports have not been confirmed by police. The woman's body was pulled from the water with the assistance of the neighbour's boat, with police divers and detectives on the scene. Police investigations are ongoing. Currumbin Creek is a popular recreational and swimming spot on the southern Gold Coast. - NewsWire A woman's body has been found floating in a popular creek on the Gold Coast. The grim discovery was made at Currumbin Creek near Whitsunday Drive at about 2.50pm on Wednesday. The woman has not yet been formally identified, police say. A Currumbin Waters resident said a neighbour found the woman's body, telling the Gold Coast Bulletin they said she was fully dressed and wearing a small 'child-size' vest that needed to be tied at the front with rope. A backpack was also reportedly found floating nearby. These reports have not been confirmed by police. The woman's body was pulled from the water with the assistance of the neighbour's boat, with police divers and detectives on the scene. Police investigations are ongoing. Currumbin Creek is a popular recreational and swimming spot on the southern Gold Coast. - NewsWire Australia Post break-ins prompt warning to 1.6m Aussies Concerns have been raised after Australia Post's Melbourne GPO box room was broken into several times, with one major company warning their clients confidential information may be in the hands of criminals. Mercer Superannuation has issued a warning to its 1.6 million customers to be aware of the break-ins. 'We do not know the exact number of members that may have been impacted,' Mercer said on its website. 'We can confirm that the potential impact is limited to members who sent mail via post to our Melbourne GPO box in July and have not received an acknowledgment from us.' 'It's possible that letters containing members' personal or financial information were stolen.' The break-ins occurred between July 6 and 17 from the post office boxes in the Melbourne GPO in Bourke St, Melbourne. On three separate occasions, thieves forcibly gained access to a back-of-house area used for sorting mail however during a fourth attempt, were deterred after increased security measures were introduced. The offenders left the premises immediately. Australia Post reported each break-in resulted in significant damage to the facility, which has now been repaired. But authorities have been unable to confirm what was taken. Australia Post say they have notified potentially affected customers of the unauthorised access to their PO Boxes but that since unlike parcels, letters are not tracked, they are unable to determine which specific mail items or PO Boxes may have been targeted. Read more from NewsWire here. Concerns have been raised after Australia Post's Melbourne GPO box room was broken into several times, with one major company warning their clients confidential information may be in the hands of criminals. Mercer Superannuation has issued a warning to its 1.6 million customers to be aware of the break-ins. 'We do not know the exact number of members that may have been impacted,' Mercer said on its website. 'We can confirm that the potential impact is limited to members who sent mail via post to our Melbourne GPO box in July and have not received an acknowledgment from us.' 'It's possible that letters containing members' personal or financial information were stolen.' The break-ins occurred between July 6 and 17 from the post office boxes in the Melbourne GPO in Bourke St, Melbourne. On three separate occasions, thieves forcibly gained access to a back-of-house area used for sorting mail however during a fourth attempt, were deterred after increased security measures were introduced. The offenders left the premises immediately. Australia Post reported each break-in resulted in significant damage to the facility, which has now been repaired. But authorities have been unable to confirm what was taken. Australia Post say they have notified potentially affected customers of the unauthorised access to their PO Boxes but that since unlike parcels, letters are not tracked, they are unable to determine which specific mail items or PO Boxes may have been targeted. Read more from NewsWire here.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Lotto winner could miss $670,000 payout
One lotto winner has been unwittingly sitting on a $670,000 ticket for almost seven years, but could miss collecting the winnings when it finally expires for good in three weeks. On Saturday 11 August 2018, the mystery player scored a total prize of $671,513.12, holding one of the six division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Gold Lotto Draw 3867. Since then the ticket has remained unclaimed likely meaning the owner is unaware of the ticket's value. The ticket is unregistered meaning its owner's details are unknown and the ticket is currently the oldest unclaimed lottery prize in Australia. In Queensland, winners have up to seven years from the draw date to claim their prize; that deadline is Monday 11 August 2025. The winning entry was purchased at Golden Lucky News in Helensvale on the Gold Coast. The winner likely has no idea their ticket is worth $670,000. Supplied Credit: Supplied Golden Lucky News owner Melanie Zhi said she hoped the mystery division one winner would check their ticket and come forward before the deadline to claim the prize. 'It's hard to believe the division one winner still hasn't come forward after all these years. We're really hoping they'll check their ticket and finally claim their prize,' she said. 'While most of our customers are locals, we do get plenty of visitors from various places, especially from NSW. Honestly, the winner could be anyone. 'I took over the outlet late last year, and it would be incredible if the mystery winner came forward. What a moment that would be.' With less than one month left to claim the exciting prize, The Lott spokeswoman Anna Hobdell urged all players in the area to check their tickets. Golden Lucky News in Helensvale Gold Coast is where the ticket was purchased. Supplied Credit: Supplied 'It's highly likely our mystery winner has been going about the past seven years as normal with no idea they've been sitting on a winning ticket worth $670,000,' she said. 'We know other big winners have stashed their winning tickets in all sorts of places – from the fridge door to the car console – so it's worth searching all nooks and crannies for unchecked tickets. 'This is a great reminder to all players to register their tickets to a player card or online account. 'If this player had registered their ticket to The Lott Members Club, they would have already been united with their good fortune seven years ago. 'For lost lottery tickets not registered to The Lott Members Club, a lost or damaged ticket search form will need to be completed. 'If you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 immediately to begin the process of claiming your prize.' The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 3867 on 11 August 2018 were 1, 23, 8, 15, 44, 20, while the supplementary numbers were 11 and 18.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Oldest unclaimed $671K jackpot set to expire as mystery winner remains missing after seven years
Australia's oldest unclaimed jackpot of more than $671,000 is about to slip away unless the winner comes forward. The winning Saturday Gold Lotto ticket, bought on the Gold Coast and drawn on August 11, 2018, is worth $671,513.12. Seven years on, the prize remains unclaimed, and with the deadline approaching, the mystery winner has until 11 August to come forward before the prize expires. If the prize isn't claimed by then, the money will either go to the state government or be used for promotional lottery draws. The unclaimed Division One winning entry from Lotto draw 3867, one of six nationally, was bought from Golden Lucky News at 1-29 Millaroo Dr in Helensvale. The shop owner, Melanie Zhi, said the winner could be a local or a tourist. 'While most of our customers are locals, we do get plenty of visitors from various places, especially from NSW,' Zhi said. 'Honestly, the winner could be anyone. 'I took over the outlet late last year, and it would be incredible if the mystery winner came forward. What a moment that would be! 'It's hard to believe the division one winner still hasn't come forward after all these years. We're really hoping they'll check their ticket and finally claim their prize.' The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell urged players in the area to check their tickets. 'Time is running out for this mystery winner to claim their exciting prize,' Hobdell said. 'It's highly likely our mystery winner has been going about the past seven years as normal with no idea they've been sitting on a winning ticket worth $670,000,' she said. 'We know other big winners have stashed their winning tickets in all sorts of places — from the fridge door to the car console — so it's worth searching all nooks and crannies for unchecked tickets.' Hobdell added this is a timely reminder for all players to register their tickets to a player card or online account. 'If this player had registered their ticket to The Lott Members Club, they would have already been united with their good fortune seven years ago,' she said. 'If you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 immediately to begin the process of claiming your prize.' The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 3867 on 11 August 2018 were 1, 23, 8, 15, 44, 20, with supplementary numbers 11 and 18. Queensland has the longest time to claim lotto prizes, while players in NSW and the ACT have up to six years, according to Oz Lotteries. Prizes in Victoria do not expire, but after six months unclaimed winnings are transferred to the state revenue office, from which winners can still claim their money.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie Lotto winner makes life-changing decision just seconds after landing jackpot: 'Incredible'
Australia's latest Lotto winner has taken just seconds to do something most of us dream of doing. Before lottery officials could pick up the phone to confirm his $900,000 win, the Tasmanian man revealed he had already resigned from work and was putting his feet up to retire in comfort. The resident from Sorell, northeast of Hobart, was one of seven lucky winners in Saturday's Lotto draw, with each ticket holder scoring $913,127.93 'I'm excellent! I've already resigned from work!' he told officials from The Lott after the draw. 'We've been thinking about retiring, but this just speeds things up completely. 'As soon as I saw we'd won, I looked at my wife across the table and just said, 'I'm not going to work anymore'. She thought I was joking,' he said. 'It's incredible. It just means we don't have to worry.' The winner is also fast-tracking a road trip that has been on the cards for 'a while', and plans to see a financial planner to "set ourselves up and be able to live happily ever after'. The winning 50-game QuickPick entry was purchased from Sorell Lotto Hub on Cole Street. The winning numbers in Lotto draw 4591 were 7, 42, 36, 17, 15 and 22 , while the supplementary numbers were 34 and 9. ⏰ The Lott's plea to mystery $100 million Powerball winner: 'Clock is ticking' 💰 Surprise pattern surfaces among Aussie lottery winners as one state crowned 'luckiest' 😱 Powerball winner's first words after division one jackpot: 'Couldn't form proper sentences' Lotto winner's ticket about to expire The Tassie man's windfall comes as another major prize winner is about to see their six-figure lottery win slip through their fingers. A person who purchased a Saturday Gold Lotto ticket back in 2018 has just over a month left to claim their $670,000 win, with Queensland's seven-year window for claiming prizes about to come to a close on August 11. The ticket was purchased from Golden Lucky News in Helensvale on the Gold Coast, but as it was unregistered there are no further details known about the winner. "We know other big winners have stashed their winning tickets in all sorts of places — from the fridge door to the car console — so it's worth searching all nooks and crannies for unchecked tickets," The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell told Yahoo News. 'This is a great reminder to all players to register their tickets to a player card or online account. If this player had registered their ticket to The Lott Members Club, they would have already been united with their good fortune seven years ago. "If you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 immediately to begin the process of claiming your prize." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
