A Nundah father has suddenly become a multi-millionaire following a routine afternoon stop at his local hotel where he won a massive two million dollars.
The North Brisbane resident secured the jackpot on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The fortunate dad took home a total win of $2,026,759.60. When speaking with game officials the next morning, the man explained that he was completely overwhelmed and shocked by the sudden turn of events, admitting he felt a bit lost about what steps to take next.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Prince of Wales Hotel, located at 1154 Sandgate Road in Nundah. The man noted that he and a friend had just finished a nearby work shift and decided to pull over at the venue before making their way home. While unwinding at the hotel, he decided to buy a ticket and put on a game.
Checking the ticket against the live numbers proved to be a surreal experience for the pair. The winner mentioned that he initially expected a much smaller payout. Realisation slowly hit when they saw the full two million dollar figure, leading to an extended back-and-forth exchange of disbelief between the two friends as they tried to confirm the news was actually real.
Though the life-altering sum has yet to fully sink in, the Queensland father has already mapped out a few clear goals for his newfound wealth. He stated that the windfall arrived at an ideal time and that he intends to secure the future of his children by helping them out financially. He also plans to use the funds to clear outstanding bills and handle regular ongoing living expenses. A proper celebration with his loved ones is on the cards as soon as the cash is officially transferred into his bank account.
The local business shared in the excitement of the major win. Hotel spokesperson Nick Stein stated that the entire venue experienced an incredible wave of energy after the announcement, making the staff and patrons feel as though they had all shared in the victory. He added that the team always finds it highly rewarding to see a regular customer take home a major prize.
The Nundah win adds to a busy period for the game across the region. Throughout 2025, mainland players in the eastern states enjoyed over 78 million winning tickets that distributed more than $1.2 billion in total prizes. That period created 17 millionaires, including three major winners from Queensland. Among those state wins was a Biggera Waters resident who secured a $4.4 million payout. In total, Queenslanders walked away with more than 28 million winning tickets worth upwards of $466.5 million at local pubs and clubs during 2025.
Published Date 04-June-2026
