SOMEONE in the Hunter became a millionaire on Wednesday night.
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The $1 million Wednesday Lotto division prize landed in the Hunter, after the winning entry was purchased from Branxton Newsagency.
But the lucky winner is yet to discover the life-changing news.
The New South Wales winner was the only division one winner across Australia in Monday and Wednesday Lotto draw 3715 on November 22, 2017, and takes home the guaranteed division one prize of $1 million.
While their entry was registered to a Players Club Card, NSW Lotteries officials have not been able to contact them and must wait for the ticketholder to check their entry.
NSW Lotteries is urging the winning ticketholder to contact them as soon as possible on 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.
Branxton Newsagency staff member Jane Tickle said she was “over the moon” that one of the outlet’s customers had won $1 million.
“Word is spreading and everyone’s talking about it,” she said.
“If they come in and check their ticket I’m going to faint
“It’s so exciting – it’s really huge news.”
NSW Lotteries spokesperson Matt Hart said there were a million reasons why Hunter residents and visitors should immediately check their Lotto tickets.
“Imagine winning a neat $1 million,” he said.
:It’s the type of news you would want to hear straight away.
“We’re keen to unite the latest Hunter winner with their prize so we are urging anyone who bought an entry in last night’s draw to check their ticket – either online at thelott.com, with the Lott mobile app or at a retail outlet.”
NSW Lotteries reminds players of the importance of keeping their contact details up to date on their Players Club card so all of their prizes are secure and they can be contacted directly with the good news of a big win.