Imagine waking up to a long weekend, only to discover you’ve just become a millionaire. That’s exactly what happened to two lucky West Australians who hit the Saturday Lotto jackpot, turning their Labour Day break into a life-changing celebration. But here’s where it gets even more exciting: they weren’t alone in their fortune. Nine other players across the nation shared the massive $6 million prize, meaning each winner walked away with a cool $585,800. And this is the part most people miss—this isn’t just a one-off stroke of luck for WA. According to Lotterywest spokesperson Zoe Wender, the state has been on a lucky streak, with 13 division one wins since the start of the year. Think about it: that’s 13 lives transformed in just a few months. Take, for instance, the Mandurah couple who recently won and decided to splurge on a luxury massage chair—talk about a well-deserved treat!
But the wins didn’t stop there. Ten West Aussies also scored in division two, pocketing a tidy $11,480.55 each. It’s not millions, but it’s enough to make a serious dent in bills or fund a dream vacation. Speaking of life-changing wins, a Perth couple recently turned a scratchie into a $250,000 windfall, paying off their mortgage and planning a holiday. And let’s not forget the first-time Perth parents who hit a $5 million jackpot just days before their baby’s arrival—talk about perfect timing!
But here’s the controversial question: Is it luck, or is WA just that much luckier? Some might argue it’s all chance, but others wonder if there’s something in the water. The winning numbers for draw #4655 were 21, 13, 44, 31, 7, and 35, with supplementary numbers 30 and 34. If you’re feeling inspired, you can try your luck at Thursday’s $30 million Powerball jackpot—tickets are available in-store or online until 6 pm on the day of the draw. Who knows? The next big winner could be you.
For those curious about where the winning tickets were sold, here’s the breakdown: division two slips were purchased at Winning Streak Lottery Centre in Warwick, Callows Corner Lottery Centre in Busselton, NewsXpress Esperance, Flinders Square Lucky Lotto in Yokine, Corrigin Newsagency, The Lucky Charm Gwelup, Haynes Good News Agency, and three were bought online via Lotterywest. So, what do you think? Is WA on a lucky streak, or is it just the law of averages at play? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your take!
