"WHAT a phone call!"
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That's how a Bathurst man greeted the news on Monday that he was $428,000 richer after a Lotto win.
He held one of the 14 division one-winning entries in Saturday's Lotto draw 4127, each of which was worth $428,018.10.
An official from The Lott said the man, in confirming his win, said he couldn't imagine better news to receive at the start of the working week.
"It feels amazing. I put that ticket on every Saturday, so to have a win, I am just so happy," he told the official.
"It's great news for a Monday.
"I cannot wait to tell my wife. She's going to be over the moon.
"I'm at work today. I think it's going to be hard to concentrate. I'd rather be at home celebrating."
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The winner said the money would be the perfect nest egg.
"I'll keep working for another few years," he said. "But this will be a huge help for retirement. It will really take any pressure off.
"And we will be able to give a little bit to our children as well and help them get ahead."
He bought his winning entry at Bathurst West Post Office, where owner Balli Gill said it was the first division one-winning entry the outlet had sold.
"I couldn't believe it," she said. "We are so happy for our winner and we are enjoying sharing this exciting news with all of our customers.
"It feels amazing to know we have finally sold a division one-winning entry.
"Congratulations to them."
The winning numbers in Saturday Lotto draw 4127 on February 6, 2021 were 3, 10, 12, 6, 8 and 24, while the supplementary numbers were 36 and 45.
Across Australia, there were 14 division one-winning entries in Saturday Lotto draw 4127 - two from Queensland, three each from NSW and Western Australia and six from Victoria.
The Lott's division one winning tally has now reached 275 so far this financial year, including 73 won by NSW Lotteries customers.