A Hamilton Hill couple can thank a change in routine for their $909,000 Saturday Lotto Division One prize.
The couple in their 40’s said they play Saturday Lotto most weeks, however, a trip to the shops for dog food led them to buying a ticket from Phoenix Lotteries, which isn’t their usual retailer.
“I usually check my ticket at work, but this time I was on the couch with my partner when I decided to check the ticket,” the winner said.
“After reading the fourth number, I then realised I had the other two numbers and I excitedly called out to my partner.”
“Honey? Honey? Honey!”
Lotterywest spokesperson James Mooney said the win was one of the four Division One prizes from Saturdays first draw for 2023.
“WA winners are never short of a story and I’m sure this couple are happy they decided to buy some dog food at the right time,” he said.
“Fingers crossed WA can keep up this positive start to the year as we go into tonight’s $4 million Powerball draw.”
Thanks to WA players and retailers, 2022 saw more than $303 million go back to WA community groups via Lotterywest’s grants program.
Tickets are available until 6pm on draw day in-store, online or via the app.
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12 January 2023