A couple have defied the odds and claimed a second Division One lotton win in less than 12 months.
The couple, from Collie in the south-west region of Western Australia, won more than $160,000 last September as part of a lotto syndicate.
And now they have won the $1million prize in Wednesday’s lotto draw.
The couple, from Collie in the south-west region of Western Australia, won more than $160,000 last September in the Saturday Lotto (stock image)
Now they have won the $1million prize in Wednesday’s lotto draw – he odds of winning either Lotto draw is one in 8,145,060 (stock image)
The odds of winning either Lotto draw is one in 8,145,060.
A positive attitude made all the difference, the couple said.
The woman said: ‘Through all the tough times we’ve had we still try and put on a brave face and continue having a positive outlook.
‘I never imagined we’d win twice but I always wish for good luck with every ticket I buy and it paid off!’
The couple, in their 50s, said the money will be ‘life-changing’.
A positive attitude made all the difference, the couple said, as they have been through tough times in recent years (stock image)
With the money the lucky winners plan to buy a new car, build their dream house and go on a honeymoon – their first in ten years of marriage.
‘I’m so happy we’ll be able to help our family, build our dream home and spend more time with our grandkids,’ the woman, who plans to retire, said.
Her husband will continue working, however.
He described his co-workers as his ‘family’ and said he’s not ready to leave.
The man is also looking forward to getting a new Harley-Davidson.