Australian Lotto Holiday Win Boosts SalesFriday 25 November, 2011 17:53
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As Australia heads into the holiday season, the chance to win extra cash to buy Christmas pressies will be reason enough for lotto fans to buy tickets for the nation's many lottery draws. This week's Saturday Lotto, for instance, boasts an estimated $4 million
jackpot prize, which is why Australian lottery sales are peaking as players are
rushing to get their hands on tickets so they don't miss out. The tale of a retired couple who recently won the lottery while on holiday, is a case in point. The couple, from Halls Head, were on holiday in the South West when they bought a lottery ticket for the Saturday Lotto draw. After checking the drawn numbers, they realised they were $465,425 richer, an windfall large enough to allow them to enjoy the holidays (and the rest of their lives!) in comfort. "I kept checking the numbers again and again. When I finally realised we had all the six numbers, I yelled yippee," explained the woman. "It will be an extra special Christmas for the whole family this year." The couple plan to pamper their children and grandchildren with some of their Australian lotto win, and buy a new caravan to take their dream trip around the country. Saturday Lotto Megadraw Next MonthNext month will see the popular Saturday Lotto run its Saturday Lotto Megadraw (# 3177). On Saturday, December 31, players stand the chance to get their hands on $31 million Saturday Lotto Megadraw jackpot as a first division prize - making for the ultimate start to 2012! Up until this fantastic Megadraw at the end of December, players can continue purchasing regular lottery tickets for the chance to win jackpots ranging anywhere from $80,000 to $10 million. Estimated upcoming lottery jackpots: Saturday Lotto (Draw 3167) - $4 million Monday Lotto (Draw 3090) - $3 million Oz Lotto (Draw 928) - $10 million Wednesday Lotto (Draw 3091) - $1 million Powerball (Draw 811) - $3 million Super 66 - $80,000 Soccer Pools - $250,000 The Saturday Lotto is one of the original Australian lottery games, and is drawn every Saturday night. Eight balls are randomly selected out of 45, with the first six numbers drawn considered winning numbers. The last two are supplementary numbers. Players need to purchase at least 4 games in order to enter the lottery draw, which offers six prize divisions. The more winning numbers drawn, the bigger the player's prize payout. Players have a one in 144 chance of winning a sixth division prize (one or two winning numbers and two supplementary numbers.) |
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