The search is over for Gympie’s mystery Lotto division one winner after a local woman finally checked her Saturday Gold Lotto ticket and uncovered her life-enhancing $585,000 win.
The Greater Sunshine Coast resident held one of the 11 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4655, drawn Saturday 28 February 2026. Each entry scored $585,849.02.
“What a surprise! It’s so great!” she exclaimed when Lotto confirmed her win.
“I normally don’t win anything; absolutely nothing!
“I didn’t know about the win until Sunday. I usually purchase a whole week’s worth and then check them on a Sunday morning, but I was away last weekend and had forgotten about them.
“I just kept thinking to myself, ‘Did I really win $500,000?’.
“I am in total shock.”
When asked how she planned to enjoy the delightful prize arriving in her bank account early next week, the gleeful winner was quick to reveal her plans for her home.
“I have just moved into a new home, and it needs some renovations. It’s the most perfect timing,” she revealed.
“Thank you very much. I still can’t believe it.”
Her winning entry was purchased at newsXpress Gympie, 47 Mary Street, Gympie.
NewsXpress Gympie owner, Sam Bamrah said his team were incredibly proud to be a part of the winning woman’s journey.
“We’re so happy! We’ve been celebrating this exciting moment ever since and we’re pleased to hear that our mystery division one winner has checked their ticket and come forward,” he said.
“The division one win has created a real buzz in our community and reinforces the idea that a win can land anywhere at any time.
“We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to our division one winner on this incredible achievement. Winning a prize like this is truly life-changing and we hope it brings immense joy.”
