Aussie lottery winner uses winnings to eliminate mortgage debt
## A Man from Echuca Wins a Life-Changing Prize in TattsLotto
A resident of Echuca, Victoria, Australia, has claimed a division one prize of **AU$919,034.33** in TattsLotto's **Draw 4589** on **Saturday, July 12, 2025**. The man's win is one of seven division one winning entries across Australia, each entitled to the same substantial amount[1].
The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased his lucky ticket from **Echuca Lucky Lotto**, located at 196 Hare Street, Echuca[1]. The shop is celebrating its latest major winner[1].
### The Winning Numbers and Registration
The winning numbers for the draw were **36, 9, 37, 35, 23, and 29**, with supplementary numbers **20 and 31**[1]. Notably, the winner’s entry was **not registered** with The Lott, which meant he had to personally visit the lottery office to confirm his prize[1].
### Plans for the Winnings
The winner plans to **settle his mortgage** and intends to **help his adult children enter homeownership** by contributing to their home deposits[1]. In his own words, "I'll be paying off the mortgage for sure. Then I'll put some aside for the kids and their home deposits! I'm sure I'll enjoy the rest, but be very responsible with it."[2]
While details about the number of children or the exact amounts each will receive have not been disclosed, the overall intention is to provide his family with a significant financial head start[2].
### Community Reaction
The Echuca Lucky Lotto shop manager, Eric Davey, expressed delight at having another division one winner and wished the new millionaire well[2]. The win is also described as a significant event for the Goulburn Valley area, marking the first major lottery prize of the year for the region[1].
### The Man's Excitement
The man's excitement about his win led him to say he would rush to The Lott head office to claim it[3]. He also expressed his relief about the win and plans to register his future lottery tickets[3].
This windfall will not only secure the winner’s own financial future but also that of his children, as he fulfills the goal of homeownership—an aspiration emblematic of the Australian dream[2].
## Summary Table
| Detail | Information | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Winner | Echuca father (name not disclosed) | | Prize Amount | AU$919,034.33 | | Draw Number/Date | TattsLotto 4589, July 12, 2025 | | Winning Numbers | 36, 9, 37, 35, 23, 29 (Suppl.: 20, 31) | | Ticket Outlet | Echuca Lucky Lotto, 196 Hare Street, Echuca | | Plans | Pay off mortgage, help children buy homes | | Ticket Registration | Not registered, claimed in person | | The Man's Feelings | Excited, relieved |
[1] The Lott, "Echuca man wins division one in TattsLotto draw 4589", July 12, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.thelott.com/au/news/echuca-man-wins-division-one-in-tattslotto-draw-4589 [2] The Border Mail, "Echuca man wins TattsLotto division one", July 13, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/7449602/echuca-man-wins-tattslotto-division-one/ [3] The Age, "Echuca man rushes to claim TattsLotto win", July 14, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/echuca-man-rushes-to-claim-tattslotto-win-20250714-p58r9d.html
The man, who has won a life-changing prize, plans to use part of his personal-finance windfall to settle his mortgage and help his children enter homeownership. His excitement about the win has led him to rush to the lottery office to claim it.
