Big win in Runaway Bay as nan claims $791k prize
A Runaway Bay nan has won $791k in Saturday lottery, bringing joy to her family and excitement to the local community.
What’s happening?
A Runaway Bay grandmother has claimed a life-changing win of $791,600.91 in a weekend lottery draw, drawn on Saturday, 29 November 2025.
She held one of the eight division one winning entries across Australia and bought her marked 12 game ticket at Golden News and Casket Kiosk at Runaway Bay Shopping Village.
She learned of the win during a call on Monday morning and was overcome with emotion.
“I can’t believe it!” she gasped. “Thank you so much. This is really overwhelming! I’m in a bit of shock. I can’t wait to ring my husband and tell him!”
She said the timing felt uncanny after joking with her family the day before.
“Just yesterday, while I was having a cuppa with my kids and grandkids, I joked, ‘If grandma ever scores big in the Lotto, she’ll take you all away on a holiday!’
I can’t believe this entire time that I had actually won!We have so many milestone events coming up next year too. This win has come at the most perfect time.”
Why it matters?
The win brings a rare first prize back to Runaway Bay and gives a local family a major boost heading into the holiday season.
It also brings excitement to a community that enjoys celebrating good news stories.
Local impact
Golden News and Casket Kiosk owner Porsche Cheung said the result has created real buzz in the centre.
“Holy mackerel! We finally got one! The last one we sold was back in 2017. It’s such a great thing to happen, just in time for Christmas too,” he said.
He said locals take pride in seeing a nearby winner.
“Our customers love a good winners story. Everyone feels really chuffed when they hear that someone won from their local shop. Congratulations! We hope that this win will help make things merry and bright for you and your family this Christmas.”
By the numbers
The $791,600.91 prize was one share of eight first division wins in a draw across Australia.
Queensland produced one of those eight winning entries, alongside six from Victoria and one from Western Australia.
This year has delivered 396 first division wins nationwide, with 92 going to players in Queensland.
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The winning numbers for draw 4629 were 22, 10, 17, 5, 44, and 36, with supplementary numbers 3 and 11.
At Runaway Bay Shopping Village, staff are already preparing banners as shoppers begin talking about the news.
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Across Australia, weekend lotto draws continue to be a major source of large prize wins.
Many of these wins come from marked entries, quick picks, and community kiosks that have long supplied locals with tickets.
What to look for next?
More locals are expected to check their tickets from recent draws.
Community interest is likely to grow as more end-of-year draw results come through.