What’s happening?
A Thornlands man had his Monday morning turned on its head when a text from lottery officials revealed he had won in a recent national draw. His entry of two random numbers was purchased in a lottery, and the win came from a draw held on Monday, 8 December 2025.
Why it matters?
The prize arrives only days before Christmas, giving the Redlands resident a major financial lift at a busy time of year. It also shows how quickly an ordinary workday can shift when a digital ticket delivers unexpected news.
Local Impact
The winner plans to put the money toward practical needs, including easing mortgage costs and supporting future investments. He also hopes to take some time off and fit in a holiday.
By the numbers
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The Thornlands man won $200,000 as the 1st Prize entry in the draw.
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The next major jackpot now sits at $18.16 million, while another upcoming prize sits at $1.93 million.
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In FY25, 182 first prize and jackpot-winning entries across Australia won more than $20.5 million.
Zoom In
When the man spoke to officials, he said he first thought there was something wrong with his phone when he checked the result. “Wow! I’m in complete disbelief!” he said.
He explained that he received an attention text while he was between Monday morning meetings.
“I was just in between meetings when I saw your attention text that prompted me to check my tickets. “When I first checked my ticket, I thought to myself, ‘This can’t be right?!’. I honestly thought my phone screen must’ve been broken.
“I had to pop into a private room at work to contain my excitement. “I can’t wait to give my other half a call and share the good news!”
He said he will use the win to focus on key priorities before taking some time off.
“It’s definitely going to help with our mortgage and investments for the future,” he explained.
“I think we’ll be able to fit a holiday in between too. “First things first, I need to get through the rest of the workday, which is going to be hard after this adrenaline high.”
Zoom Out
Officials confirmed his entry was purchased on the lottery website. Prize pools continue to rise, with two national jackpots now at $18.16 million and $1.93 million.
What to look for next?
Attention now turns to upcoming jackpot draws, with both prize pools growing and more winners to be announced in future results.
