What’s Happening?
Central Queensland picked up two division one wins in Saturday Gold Lotto 4675 draw on 9 May 2026.
A Frenchville dad from Rockhampton woke his wife with the news after learning he had won $2.5 million.
“Are you kidding? Is this a hoax?” he said.
“Wow! I had no idea! I’m going to wake my wife up right now. She is asleep!”
“We’ve won $2.5 million on the Lotto!”
The father said the prize would help his family and give them the chance to buy a house.
“We’ve got three kids, and everyday can be challenging. This will really help set our family up for the future,” he shared.
“We can look forward to buying a house too!”
His winning 50 game QuickPick was purchased through The Lott app.
Another $2.5 million winning entry was sold at newsXpress Central Highlands in Emerald, though the winner has not yet come forward.
The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell urged locals to check their tickets.
“We’re urging anybody who purchased a ticket from newsXpress Central Highlands to check their tickets today because you could be the mystery winner we’re searching for,” she said.
Why It Matters?
The latest wins continue Central Queensland’s strong run of lottery luck this year.
For one Rockhampton family, the prize means less financial pressure and a chance to secure a home.
In Emerald, locals are now checking old tickets and hoping the winning entry belongs to someone in town.
Local Impact
The wins sparked excitement across Rockhampton and Emerald over the weekend.
Frenchville locals celebrated the story of a local dad whose family life is set to change overnight.
At Emerald’s Central Highlands Marketplace, shoppers and workers have been talking about the missing winning ticket since the draw.
By the Numbers
- Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4675 delivered eight division one winning entries across Australia.
- Queensland recorded three division one wins in the draw, while New South Wales had two winners.
- The winning numbers were 12, 11, 2, 33, 37 and 17, while supplementary numbers were 36 and 41.
Zoom In
The Emerald winning entry was not registered through The Lott Members Club, which means officials could not contact the player directly.
The Frenchville winner purchased his entry digitally using The Lott app.
Officials said the mystery winner can call 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.
Zoom Out
The Lott said more than 121.6 million winners shared over $3.93 billion in prize money during 2025.
Australia’s official lotteries also contributed more than $1.66 billion last financial year towards community programs, hospitals, education and disaster relief.
What To Look For Next?
Emerald locals continue checking tickets as the search for the unclaimed $2.5 million prize continues.
More major jackpots are arriving this week, with Oz Lotto offering $8 million and Thursday’s Powerball climbing to $20 million.
