A husband from Secret Harbour, Western Australia, who faced his wife's displeasure for purchasing a lottery ticket, has become a millionaire after winning $1.8 million in Saturday's Division Two $20 million Superdraw.
The man bought his ticket from The Lucky Charm newsagency, despite his wife's disapproval, as his only previous win was 'a six-pack of beer'. He said: 'I saw how much was on offer, so I decided to buy a ticket. I got in trouble with my wife when I told her I bought one, but she has taken that back now.'
The couple plans to buy a holiday home in south-west Western Australia but said the win has not caused major changes to their plans yet. They are one of two winners from Western Australia; another couple from Kwinana also won $1.8 million in the same draw.
The Kwinana winner, who bought her ticket at Kwinana Hub Lottery Centre and News, said: 'I said to my son if the line is short we will get one, if not never mind. The store was also about to close as well, but it was just the right place at the right time.' She added: 'I have retraced my steps so many times after discovering I had won, asking what if?'
Both couples plan to pay off mortgages and spend more time with family. All profits from Lotterywest tickets contribute to the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
