A Pomona man has pulled off the ultimate hat trick, scoring $20,000 a month for the next 20 years in Set for Life, attributing his magical win to his unique method of picking numbers.
The chirpy local held the only division one winning entry nationally in Set for Life draw 3490, drawn Monday 24 February 2025.
He can look forward to a total prize of $4.8 million, paid in monthly instalments of $20,000 a month for 20 years.
The Noosa Shire winner shared he initially dodged calls from officials from The Lott but fortunately answered the third time.
“Oh, my goodness. You’ve got me all nervous now,” he cried.
“Did I really win $20,000 a month for 20 years?!
“I wasn’t expecting this at all. I’m emotional. I don’t even know what to say.
“When you rang twice, I thought it was odd but then I got a call for the third time and thought I better just answer.
“It’s a miracle. I’m mind blown.
“I saw Set for Life had seven winners in one draw not that long ago. I thought it would be amazing if I won but I never expected it.
“Believe it or not, I chose my numbers by writing them all down and putting them in a hat. Then I just picked them out and I’ve used them ever since.
“It’s crazy I know! I’ve used those same numbers for years now.
“I can’t wait to call my wife. There’s no way she’ll believe me.
“We’re semi-retired but I think this will be the push to put us in full retirement.
“Thank you so much. I appreciate this more than you know. You’re amazing!”
His winning marked five-game entry was purchased on The Lott website – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
The winning numbers in Set for Life draw 3490 on Monday 24 February 2025 were 36, 37, 25, 10, 32, 15 and 1, while the supplementary numbers were 27 and 2.
Across Australia, there was one division one winning entry in Set for Life draw 3490 – one in Queensland.
This marks the 26 Set for Life division one winner nationally since the game began and the 156 Set for Life division one winner so far this calendar year.
The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 315 so far in FY25, including 81 won by Golden Casket customers.
In 2024, there were 22 Set for Life division one winners across Australia who will receive $105.6 million during the next 20 years.
By 31 December 2024, more than $148 million in monthly payments had been paid to the 147 Set for Life division one winners across Australia.
