Lotto: Lifelong friends hit the 1.2 million jackpot using the same method for over 30 years
Two lifelong friends from Chirnside Park in Melbourne have struck gold after playing the same Lotto numbers for more than three decades. Finally, their day has come, scoring over $1.2 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw.
The pair held one of five division one winning entries nationally in TattsLotto draw 4577, drawn on Saturday, 31 May 2025, each pocketing $1,228,899.07.
One of the lucky winners was in disbelief when The Lott confirmed their win.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“I’m very good! I just found out the incredible news,” he laughed.
“I’ve got a sore throat, so I’d been sleeping, but my friend checked the numbers and called me.
He just said, ‘Did you see? We’ve got all six numbers!’”
“Gosh, it’s crazy. You never think it will really happen. We’ve been playing these same numbers for over 30 years.”
The friends originally played as part of a group, but over time, only the two remained committed.
“We chose these numbers all those years ago, and they’ve finally come through,” he said.
“It’s going to come in very handy, I might buy a new car and treat my lovely partner to a holiday. It’s going to help my friend too. We can’t wait to celebrate.”
Their winning System 8 and 10 entry was purchased at Croydon Lotto, 118 Main Street, Croydon.
Croydon Lotto owner Mal Priyal was thrilled to have sold the life-changing ticket.
“We’re absolutely ecstatic,” he said.
“This is the first time we’ve sold a division one winning entry during my time here. We’ve put up balloons and told all our customers —it’s such exciting news. Congratulations to the winners, we hope it makes life a little easier!”
The winning numbers in TattsLotto draw 4577 were 5, 45, 23, 27, 7 and 9, with supplementary numbers 36 and 13.
There were five division one winners across the country, three in Western Australia and two in Victoria.
So far in 2025, The Lott has crowned 178 division one winners, with 69 from TattsLotto alone. In 2024, TattsLotto created 149 millionaires and delivered more than $400.2 million in division one prize money across 316 winning entries.
