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A second West Australian has become a millionaire overnight this week after picking up $1 million in Wednesday's lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold at Bibra Lake News and Lotteries and follows another lucky punter scooping $1 million in Monday night's draw after purchasing a ticket in Katanning.Â
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Owner of Bibra Lake News and Lotteries Rixiang Tian said it was an exciting moment for the store as it was the first division one winner sold there in the three years of owning it.
"We're so happy, we just can't believe it! To have made one of our customers a million dollars richer is the best feeling," he said.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's draw. Photo: Lotterywest
Lotto retailers are expecting a busy day on Thursday with only hours left until the $35 million Powerball jackpot.
Lotterywest confirmed retailers were set for a big day with ticket sales peaking between 4pm and 5pm.
"During our busiest hour around 425 tickets will be purchased each minute, so we encourage players to get their tickets early to avoid the afternoon rush," Lotterywest spokeswoman Pina Compagnone said.Â
Meanwhile WA players will have an extra hour to pick up their tickets in the $31 million Megadraw with a 7pm draw cut off on New Year's Eve.