YOU could call them the ‘happy, lucky lotto group’ as the Thursday Volunteer Lotto Group took out a major win in last week’s OzLotto, each taking home just under $2000.

Spokesperson for the group Maudie Ingram said this was the first major win for the group since establishing it in 2010.

The volunteer group all work at the Binney Street Opp Shop, run by the Euroa Health Bower Bird Opp Shop, each Thursday.

“Back in 2010 we started off with a group from the Thursday roster only numbering a few but now this group has 17 members,” said Ms Ingram.

“Over the years members have come and gone but we still maintain a good number in the group, however, there are only four of the originals left in it now.

“We have taken out smaller prizes before, just enough to buy our next few week’s Lotto tickets, but this is the first time we have divided the winnings which amounted to around $34,000.

“We are all very excited and happy, with one member saying her win will go towards a planned holiday in SA next year.”

The group purchases a weekly System 8 ticket using the same numbers from the first ever ticket, based on birthdays.

The present group gathered in the back room of the Bower Bird Opp Shop to celebrate their win with a lunch.