Hobart Man Wins $20M in Oz Lotto as $40M Jackpot Splits Two Ways

Two winning tickets have split a $40 million Oz Lotto jackpot, with each holder taking home $20 million. A Tasmanian man from Sorell, near Hobart, won after buying his entry minutes before his local newsagent closed on Tuesday night. The second winner, from Hervey Bay in Queensland, bought an unregistered ticket and may not yet know they have won.

The Sorell winner’s last-minute purchase

The Hobart man almost did not play at all. He was held up at work and arrived at Sorell Lucky Agency on Gordon Street just before closing time. “I struggled to get to the newsagent tonight,” he told The Lott. He normally plays a standard QuickPick ticket, but this time his partner picked numbers and he added some. The winning numbers were 2, 19, 27, 35, 7, 22 and 30, with supplementary numbers 37, 41 and 32.

Life-changing plans for the Tasmanian winner

The tearful man said the $20 million win was “life-changing” and came at exactly the right time. He and his partner have been renting and were looking to buy a house. “Now we’ll just buy a house,” he said. He is also close to retirement and plans overseas travel to Texas and Arizona. “It’s just a weight off your shoulders,” he told lottery officials after learning of his win.

Search on for the mystery Hervey Bay player

The second $20 million winner bought an unregistered ticket in Hervey Bay, about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane. The Lott said this person may be a resident or visitor to the Queensland city and may not yet know they have won. Officials are urging all Hervey Bay players to check their tickets. Matt Hart, a Lott spokesman, encouraged players to contact The Lott as soon as possible if they believe they hold the winning entry.

Oz Lotto draw details

The $40 million jackpot was drawn on Tuesday, August 11, in Oz Lotto draw 1695. The winning numbers were 2, 19, 27, 35, 7, 22 and 30, with supplementary numbers 37, 41 and 32. The split between two tickets means each winner receives exactly $20 million before tax.

Final Thoughts

The Sorell winner’s story highlights how timing can change everything. For the Hervey Bay player, the real surprise may still be coming once they check their ticket. Both winners now hold life-changing sums.

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