Overview

• The Gympie resident held one of three division-one winning tickets from the April 12 Gold Lotto draw, claiming $1.6 million.
• The man waited 39 days before claiming his prize, citing disbelief and needing time to process the life-changing win.
• His ticket was unregistered, requiring him to personally identify himself to claim the jackpot.
• The winning ticket was purchased at Nextra Gympie in Gympie Central, where the staff celebrated selling the division-one entry.
• The winner plans to upgrade his car but has chosen to keep the news private, not informing family or friends.