Surprise and Celebration
When lottery officials informed the couple of their win, the husband exclaimed in disbelief,
“Oh my god! Unbelievable! Oh my goodness! Did you just say $2.5 million?”
Both he and his wife were overwhelmed by the news and initially struggled to take it in. The couple said they had been playing the lottery traditionally, purchasing one $2 ticket and one $5 ticket weekly for different Lucky Lotteries draws — with no expectation of such a massive return.
“It’s our 36th wedding anniversary tomorrow,” the husband shared with a smile, noting that their milestone celebration just got an early and extraordinary start.
Plans for the Future
Though still processing their newfound wealth, the winners revealed they are “over the moon” and already thinking about how to make the most of their windfall. While they have not yet disclosed specific plans, they indicated that helping their children will be a priority.
Where the Winning Ticket Was Bought
The life-changing ticket was purchased at Hurlstone Park Newsagency on Crinan Street in Hurlstone Park. The store’s owner, Benny Feng, expressed excitement at selling a jackpot-winning entry — the first major prize for the location in about a year.