The operator of the national lottery of Malta, announced that the €1.5 million Super5 jackpot was hit on New Year’s Eve, marking one of the highest jackpots ever distributed in the history of the game.The life-changing jackpot was shared between two lucky players, who each matched the winning numbers and will pocket €750,000 each. The numbers extracted on the Super5 draw on were 1, 3,9, 17 and 20 and the winning tickets were bought from Zurrieq and St. Paul’s Bay.This exceptional win underlines the continued appeal of Super5, which has established itself as Malta’s most exciting and trusted lottery jackpot game, offering players the chance to compete for substantial jackpots with two draws scheduled weekly on Wednesday and Friday respectively.When contacted yesterday, an official of the national lottery was very upbeat about the big win. “Seeing such a significant jackpot being won is always a special moment,” the National Lottery said. “It reinforces the excitement surrounding Super5 and highlights how players in Malta can enjoy the chance to win major prizes. This also marks the start of a new year in style. We wish the winners all the best.”The National Lottery also reminded players that all lottery prizes in Malta are paid out completely tax free, meaning both winners will receive the full €750,000 amount with no deductions or hidden costs.The National Lottery encourages players to check their tickets carefully and reminds winners to claim their prizes through official National Lottery channels.For more information on games of the national lottery, visit website or speak to your nearest National Lottery retailer.Play responsibly•