In the exciting world of lottery wins, few stories capture the imagination like that of Carlo Massetti.

The former funeral home undertaker from Bondi, Sydney's eastern suburbs is a five-time Lotto winner.

His journey began in 2012, marking the start of an incredible winning streak that continues to fascinate lotto enthusiasts.

Born in New Zealand and residing in Australia, Mr. Massetti has mastered a winning formula that sets him apart from casual Lotto players.

He first caught the public's eye when he won two significant Lotto payouts in 2012. This allowed him to leave his job and pursue lotto success full-time.

Mr. Massetti's strategy is both simple and intriguing according to the Daily Mail.

He regularly purchases Lotto tickets from a newsagent at Westfield Bondi Junction, but it's his method of selecting numbers that makes the difference:

• His approach involves spending between $5,000 and $8,000 on a system entry ticket.

• He chooses eight to nine numbers and selects nine to ten lines of these numbers,

• He uses the random number selection generated by the machine.

Interestingly, Mr. Massetti prefers to avoid the larger Powerball draws, which can reach between $40 million and $100 million.

Instead, he opts for draws with smaller jackpots on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays.

He says fewer people enter these draws, potentially increasing his chances of winning the full draw amount.

The pinnacle of Mr. Massetti's Lotto career came in 2018, a year that saw him catapulted to fame.

• He won a whopping $2.5 million from two separate Lotto draws within a single week in May.

• Astonishingly, just 12 days later, he added another $48,000 to his winnings from a Powerball draw.

But Carlo Massetti's story isn't just about personal gain. Following his massive win, he generously donated $50,000 to St Vincent's Hospital's heart and lung unit.

This cause is close to his heart, as his father and two grandparents suffered multiple heart attacks.

Massetti initially desired to keep his charitable act anonymous, but his identity was revealed during a plaque-opening ceremony at the hospital.

It attracted considerable media attention.

His success and philanthropy have made him a well-known figure, and his winning streak continues to be a topic of interest and inspiration for many players.

His unique approach to playing the lottery by choosing less popular draws and relying on a system entry ticket - sets him apart from the average player.

As he continues to play and possibly win more, Mr. Massetti remains a fascinating example of how a strategic approach to the game can lead to extraordinary outcomes.