“Holy moly!” Coolangatta retiree lands life-changing prize
A Coolangatta man wins $1.5 million in the 25 October draw
What’s happening
A Coolangatta man is celebrating after winning $1,556,751.24 in the weekend draw on 25 October 2025. He held one of four division one winning entries across the country.
The winning 10-game QuickPick was purchased at Coolangatta News and Lotto, Shop 2, 6 Griffith Street, Coolangatta.
Why it matters
The life-changing win has brought excitement to Coolangatta, marking another major milestone for the local newsagency that sold the lucky ticket. It’s a moment of joy for both the winner and the community, as the store adds another success to its record.
Local impact
The win has created a buzz through Coolangatta, adding to the community’s reputation for good fortune and supporting a long-running local business that continues to serve the area.
By the numbers:
The Coolangatta man pocketed $1,556,751.24, his share of the division one prize from the 25 October draw.
Six division one wins have been sold by Coolangatta News and Lotto in the past 16 years, the last in 2020.
354 division one winners have been recorded nationwide in 2025, including 84 Queenslanders.
The game has created 165 new millionaires in FY25, sharing more than $420 million in total prizes.
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When contacted about the win, the Coolangatta man said he could hardly believe his eyes when he first checked his ticket.
“Oh wow, thank you very much!” he said. “I normally only ever win $9.60 or $15.40 here and there, but when I saw the $1.5 million win, I just said to myself, ‘Holy moly!’. I had to make sure it was real from all angles.”
He said he plans to claim the prize soon, calling it “a momentous occasion.” Recently retired, he described himself as conservative with money but intends to buy a new bike to enjoy his love of cycling.
“I might not buy a Porsche with the win, but I’ll definitely be getting a new bike. I love my cycling, it provides me with exercise, mental wellness and some friends!”
He said the prize will help secure his future and support his loved ones. “I’ll also make sure my family is well looked after. There will be a lot of good things done!”
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Coolangatta News and Lotto owner Greg Doherty said his team was thrilled to have sold another division one winning entry worth $1.5 million. “We’re so excited! The team will celebrate this occasion with a very well-deserved celebratory dinner!” he said.
“It’s always great selling a division one winning entry. We’ve sold six division one winning entries in the past 16 years. The last time we sold a division one winning entry was in 2020, so there’s no doubt this will be the start of a winning streak.
Congratulations to our division one winner on their life-changing win and thank you for supporting Coolangatta News and Lotto!”
What to look for next:
There were four division one winning entries in the 25 October 2025 draw, one each in Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria.
Winning numbers:
The winning numbers were 14, 13, 41, 29, 23, and 40, with supplementary numbers 17 and 1.