What’s Happening?
A Mackay couple is celebrating a life-changing $2 million win after buying a last-minute weekend ticket.
The North Queensland couple held one of five division one winning entries nationally in draw 4677, drawn on Saturday 16 May 2026.
Each division one winning entry took home $2 million.
The couple said the prize arrived at the right time for their family.
“We’ve been patiently waiting for this phone call since Saturday!” the winning wife laughed.
“It’s absolutely life-changing! We’re pretty excited.
“Around 6pm on Saturday night we saw that $10 million was on offer in the draw and we decided to put on a last-minute ticket!
“Then hubby frantically came in around 9pm on Saturday night with the app open and said, ‘Is this true? Did we win $2 million?’.
“It’s come at the most perfect time. We were going through a bit, and we were worried for our family!
“We can now pay off the mortgage, complete home renovations and go on an overseas holiday!
“We’re keen to go to Scotland and do a trip around Australia!
“There will definitely be some celebrations tonight.
“Thank you! Thank you!”
Their winning 25-game QuickPick entry was purchased through a lottery app.
Why It Matters
For the Mackay couple, the prize brings immediate financial relief.
The money will help them reduce their mortgage, finish home renovations, and plan future travel.
It also gives the family a fresh start after a difficult period.
By the Numbers
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- The Mackay couple won $2 million in draw 4677, drawn on Saturday 16 May 2026.
- There were five division one winning entries across Australia, including three in Queensland.
- Their winning entry was a 25-game QuickPick, bought just hours before the draw.
Local Impact
The win gives a Mackay household breathing room at a time when they needed it.
The couple said they had been worried for their family before the prize came through.
Now, they plan to pay off the mortgage, complete home upgrades, and celebrate together.
Zoom In
The win came from a quick decision on Saturday evening.
The couple saw the $10 million prize pool at about 6pm and bought a last-minute entry.
By about 9pm, the husband had opened the app and saw the winning result.
Despite knowing about the win for days, the couple was still processing the news.
Zoom Out
The Mackay couple’s prize was part of a strong Queensland result in the national draw.
Three of the five division one winning entries were from Queensland.
The result also adds to a wider financial year tally of hundreds of division one winners across Australia.
What To Look For Next?
The couple now plans to move ahead with mortgage payments, renovations and travel.
Their Scotland holiday and trip around Australia may become part of their new beginning after the $2 million win.
