Queensland Man Wins $50 Million Oz Lotto Jackpot, Plans Early Retirement

A middle-aged man from Landsborough, Queensland, has struck gold by winning the entire $50 million Oz Lotto jackpot, marking him as the third-largest individual lottery winner in 2024. The winning ticket was purchased online, solidifying his unexpected windfall as he prepares for an early retirement.

Upon waking up to several missed calls and a message from The Lott‘s representative, Matt Hart, the winner, hailing from the Sunshine Coast, expressed disbelief and joy. He shared his amazement, stating, ‘I’m sort of in shock. Is that true? It’s mind-blowing. I’m shaking.’

During his conversation with The Lott, the fortunate winner revealed that the life-changing sum allows him to resign from his current job. Reflecting on a past conversation with his bank manager about retirement plans, the winner humorously recalled mentioning ‘winning the lottery’ as his ultimate goal, a dream that has now become a reality.

The newfound wealth will also enable the Queensland man to pay off his mortgage, granting him full ownership of his home for the first time. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he expressed, ‘I don’t know how to feel. You made my day, made my life.’

The winning entry stood as the sole division one champion of the night, with a total of 328 division one winners thus far in the year. Last year’s Oz Lotto draws saw 16 division one-winning entries scattered across Australia, with significant prizes exceeding $330.8 million collectively.

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