A Berkeley Vale couple have shifted gears for their retirement plans, swapping caravan road trips to European boulevards after discovering they scored $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.
 
The Central Coast residents held the only division one winning entry nationally in Set for Life draw 3645, drawn Tuesday 29 July 2025.
 
The New South Wales grandparents look forward to a total division one prize of $4.8 million, paid in instalments of $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.
 
When we called to deliver the news this morning, the couple’s reaction was a mixture of tears and laughter.
 
“Oh my god! We’ve won $20,000 a month for how long?!” the winning wife squealed.
 
“I can’t believe this. We’ve just retired from work. You have no idea how much this will help us.
 
“We’ll be able to help out our kids and grandchildren too.
 
“This doesn’t feel real. I’ve wished my whole life for a phone call like this, but never in a million years did I think it would ever happen!
 
“My husband's laughing and I can’t stop bawling my eyes out. We’re both completely gobsmacked.
 
“You’ve just changed our lives! I can’t wait to celebrate."
 
Her husband, still processing the news while driving, shared he couldn’t help but drive slowly, holding up the traffic behind him.
 
“Haha! That’s just awesome!” the husband laughed.
 
“This better not be a gee up! Gosh, we’ve been looking forward to a few caravan trips with retirement but forget that! Europe here we come!
 
“My head's spinning. This is the best thing I’ve ever heard. I can’t stop laughing.

“Goodness, I’m scared I’m going to crash now. I’m driving about 35km an hour and I’ve got a line-up of about 40 cars behind me because I’m going so carefully.

“This is the weirdest day ever! It’s just uncanny how everything’s fallen into place. Happy retirement to us!
 
“Thank you so much!”
 
Their winning 2-game QuickPick entry was purchased from Chittaway Newspower, Shop 3, Chittaway Shopping Centre, Chittaway Point.
 
Chittaway Newspower owner Satinder Sharma said he was over the moon to hear his outlet had sold another major lottery ticket in the same week.
 
“I am absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve had an incredible week! We sold a division one winning ticket in Set for Life last night, and just this past Saturday during the Megadraw, we also sold a division one winning syndicate ticket to 12 families in Saturday Lotto!” he said.
 
“Two big wins back-to-back! Wow! I honestly can't believe it. The excitement is beyond words. We’re planning to celebrate this amazing moment with our local community this week. I’m sure our customers will be just as thrilled as we are.
 
“Since I took over this store 21 months ago, customers have been asking me every day, ‘Satinder, have you sold any major winning tickets yet?’. And now here we are, with two division one wins in one week, and soon to receive two winner plaques. This is truly a dream come true.
 
“The last time Chittaway Newspower sold a winning division one ticket was about 10 years ago. But over the past 35 years, this shop has had 24 big wins - it’s always been a hotspot!
 
“Lastly, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our big winners. We’re so happy for you and wish you and your families all the very best for the future.”
 
The winning numbers in Set for Life draw 3646 on Tuesday 29 July 2025 were 23, 22, 9, 21, 39, 41 and 40, while the supplementary numbers were 43 and 13.