Biggera Waters couple celebrates $4.4 million life-changing win
A Biggera Waters man has won $4.4M at a local venue
What’s happening
Tears of joy streamed down a Biggera Waters man’s face on his drive to work after bagging a staggering $4.4 million prize.
The Gold Coast resident scored the top jackpot in draw 333, drawn Sunday 9 November 2025, and looks forward to a total prize of $4,408,359.90.
The winning man shared that his multi-million-dollar winning ticket was a spur-of-the-moment decision made while out for lunch.
His winning entry was purchased at Dublin Docks, Harbourtown Shopping Centre, Harbour Town Drive, Biggera Waters.
Why it matters
The man described the moment as life-changing, saying the win will set him and his partner up for the rest of their lives.
“I cried on the way to work this morning. It’s been an emotional 24 hours to say the least!” he said. “My partner and I surprisingly slept like a baby last night. I was unsure if I should go to work today, but here I am. So far, it’s been pretty hard to focus, and I’m feeling a lot spacier than normal.”
He added that he rarely plays and usually only buys a smaller ticket. “It’s crazy because I’m not even a regular player. Whenever I play, it’s more or less a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing,” he said.
“When I was out for lunch on Sunday, I decided to play a game. I would usually only play a 7 Spot ticket, but something pushed me to play the 10 Spot. While we were in the middle of eating, we noticed the jackpot had gone off in the club. Murmurs were going around with everyone wondering if it was them. We never thought it would be our ticket. When the penny dropped that it was us, the adrenaline just started pumping through my body.”
He said the prize will give them financial freedom they had only dreamed of. “It’s absolutely life-changing for us! It’s going to set us up for the rest of our lives. We’ll finally be able to buy a house and buy it outright, too. We’ve been wanting to buy a house, but it always felt out of reach. It feels like a weight lifted off our shoulders, and that we can just enjoy life now.”
By the Numbers
$4,408,359.90 total prize won in draw 333.
20 millionaires and multi-millionaires crowned nationally during FY25.
Four Queenslanders among major seven-figure winners, including a Townsville man who also won $4.4 million.
Over 76 million wins worth $1.2 billion recorded nationally in FY25.
More than 27.3 million wins totalling $450.7 million in Queensland alone.
Zoom In
His winning entry was purchased at Dublin Docks, Harbourtown Shopping Centre, Harbour Town Drive, Biggera Waters.
Venue manager Tim Hunter said the entire venue was buzzing when the jackpot went off. “God, it’s been a pretty exciting time! Everyone was cheering when the jackpot went off,” he said. “I think all the patrons were hoping it was them but were equally happy for the winning couple. We’ve sold a few major prize-winning entries over the years, but this one takes the cake. It’s by far the biggest entry we’ve ever sold. On behalf of the entire team, congratulations and all the best to the lucky couple.”
Zoom Out
In FY25, players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, 20 people became millionaires and multi-millionaires, taking home more than $57.9 million. Four of these major winners were Queenslanders, including one from Townsville who also took home $4.4 million.
Local Impact
The Biggera Waters venue became the focus of community excitement, with patrons celebrating the record-breaking win.
Dublin Docks staff and customers joined in the cheers when the jackpot was announced, marking it as the biggest prize ever sold at the venue.
What to look for next
Queenslanders continue to feature among the country’s biggest winners, with local venues like Dublin Docks celebrating record-breaking moments that bring excitement across the community.