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Victorian man 'stuck at work' after $4.8 million lotto win

A Victorian man was reeling at work after finding out he'd won a $4.8 million lotto prize, and not being able to confirm anything until he got home.

The Sailors Falls resident held the only division one winning entry in Australia in the Set for Life draw 2573, which was drawn on Monday.

He said he was on the edge of his seat all Tuesday at work and couldn't wait to clock off.

“I’d already started work for the day when you called this morning, so I couldn’t speak until now!" he said to a lottery official in the evening.

A man holds a Set For Life ticket and a Happy Retirement card. Source: The Lott
The Victorian man says the Set For Life win will allow him to enjoy retirement earlier than expected. Source: The Lott

“I was going a bit crazy thinking about it!

“I’m going to call my in-laws tonight and let them know."

'Best phone call', says Set For Life winner

He will be paid in instalments of $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.

“This has changed so much for me. I feel good," he said.

When asked what he would do with his winnings, he said it would help him to buy a house, enjoy retirement earlier than expected and sightsee around Australia.

“Last week, I spoke to someone about retiring in the next five years, but this has just brought that forward by many years!" he said.

“I can look forward to retirement and do all the things I’ve wanted to do.

“I enjoy driving in the outback, so I’ll explore Australia on the road."

Third division one win for local Lotto shop in 31 years

His winning 4-game QuickPick was purchased from Ballan Lotto, with owner Ian Ireland saying he was excited knowing a local had purchased a ticket from his outlet.

“The entire team is very happy for the winner, and we can’t believe the winning news. This is the first division one winning ticket we’ve sold in Set for Life, and we’re over the moon,” Mr Ireland shared.

“We started our outlet in late 1991 and sold our first division one winning entry exactly a year later. Then luck struck again in October 2000. This is our third division one win in 31 years!"

Lottery players win more than $3.79 billion in 2021

Wednesday night's Set for Life draw will offer players a chance to win $20,000 a month for 20 years.

The Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize is now $13.73 million for draw 1588, while the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot prize is now $24.07 million for draw 10656.

If gambling is a problem for you go to Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858.

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