A pair of 65-year-old twin brothers from Albany in Western Australia have beaten extraordinary odds by landing their second major lotto prize in less than two years, this time splitting a $1 million Millionaire Medley win that will help them pay off their home and travel the country together.

Two Life-Changing Wins in Under Two Years

The siblings' remarkable run of luck began in February 2025, when they claimed a Set for Life prize worth $200,000 upfront, plus $20,000 a month for 20 years. The brothers used that windfall to purchase their sister's home. Now, just 19 months on, they find themselves back in the winner's circle after their Millionaire Medley ticket came up trumps.

Strikingly, both winning tickets were purchased at the same Albany store — Clarks Newsagency — making the back-to-back wins all the more extraordinary for the local business and its customers.

Plans to Pay Off the House and Hit the Road

The brothers, who have spent their working lives in physically demanding jobs, say the latest win has given them the freedom they've long looked forward to in retirement.

"We're set now," one of the brothers said. "We've worked physically demanding jobs our whole lives but now we can relax a bit more, pay the house off and then we both want to get caravans so we can travel around Australia together."

The plan is straightforward: clear the mortgage on the property they bought with their first win, then hit the open road as a pair.

Local Newsagency Buzzing With Excitement

The wins have generated considerable buzz around Clarks Newsagency, with a spokesperson for the store noting a noticeable uptick in foot traffic and community enthusiasm.

"There's a lot of excitement and talk and it's encouraging people to come in store, especially people who usually play online," the spokesperson said, adding that the shop expected to get even busier off the back of the news. "Generally people are excited and surprised about the second win — most people say good luck to them."

Lotterywest Calls the Double Win 'Remarkable'

Lotterywest described the brothers' back-to-back success as highly unusual. A spokesperson for the organisation said it was rare to welcome the same players into the winner's room more than once.

"Winning a major prize is a memorable moment for any player, but to experience two significant wins within such a short period is remarkable," the spokesperson said. "It's wonderful to see these brothers using their prizes to secure their future and enjoy retirement together."