A Queensland mother discovered she had won 1.6 million Australian dollars (about $1.1 million) in the June 6 Saturday Gold Lotto after seeing a Facebook post from the Lott Members Club indicating a winning ticket had been sold near her location. Because the ticket was unregistered, the couple did not receive a direct notification and confirmed the jackpot only after checking their numbers against the official draw.
Social Media Post Triggers Check
The winner said she noticed a Facebook update from the Lott Members Club referencing a division one winning ticket sold in her area. The post prompted her to review recent purchases and verify the results, leading to the discovery of the AU$1.6 million prize.
Unregistered Ticket Delays Notification
Lottery officials were unable to contact the winner directly because the ticket was not registered to a player account. The couple confirmed their windfall after manually checking the draw results.
Verification and Payout
The win relates to the June 6 Saturday Gold Lotto draw. The couple confirmed the prize after matching their numbers, with the payout reported at AU$1.6 million (approximately US$1.1 million).