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Aussie Worker Describes ‘Life-Changing’ Call to $70M OZ Lotto Lottery Winner
Someone in Australia is about to get a phone call they’ll never forget—a call telling them they just won $70 million in the Oz Lotto. But if the winner isn’t registered, they might not hear about it right away.
Lottery officials are urging all players to register their tickets before the Tuesday night drawing. If they’re signed up, the winning news could come just minutes after the 7:30 p.m. AEST draw.
The Moment Everything Changes
Anna Hobdell, a representative from The Lott, is the person who makes the official winning calls. She told Yahoo News that the moment is always powerful, no matter how many times she’s done it.
“As soon as we get the draw results and complete the paperwork, we call the winner. It usually happens within five minutes,” Hobdell said.
“And if they don’t answer, we keep trying until we reach them.”
Some Winners Don’t Even Know They Won
Not everyone checks their tickets right away. Hobdell explained that if the winner hasn’t registered their ticket, they could stay in the dark for days—or even weeks.
“Sometimes it takes up to two weeks to find the winner if they haven’t registered,” she said. “That’s why it’s so important to sign up.”
When someone wins a life-changing amount—like $70 million—they often don’t believe it’s real.
“There’s a lot of shock,” Hobdell said. “With big wins, people are often speechless. It takes time to sink in. Some even think it’s a prank call.”
Ticket Sales Skyrocket as Deadline Approaches
The $70 million jackpot is the second-biggest Oz Lotto prize of the year and one of the largest in the game’s 31-year history.
With just hours left before ticket sales close, officials expect a huge wave of last-minute buyers. Tickets for Draw 1626 can be purchased at authorized outlets across Australia.
Know the Odds Before You Play
While a $70 million win sounds like a dream, experts remind players to gamble responsibly. The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 62,891,499.
Lottery tickets should be seen as fun—not a financial plan. Set a budget, stick to it, and remember that the chance of winning is extremely small.
