Unclaimed $20million Powerball jackpot sends officials on a search for the elusive winner
Four Australians Win $20 Million Each in Powerball Draw
Four lucky Australians from different parts of the country have won a life-changing sum of $20 million each in the Powerball draw on Thursday night. Among the winners are a woman from Mooroopna, 180km north of Melbourne, and another from Woolloongabba, in inner-city Brisbane.
The woman from Mooroopna, who is still in shock, said she can't believe she won. She chose her lucky numbers as her family's birthdays for the Powerball draw. She plans to use her winnings to buy a house and travel.
The woman from Woolloongabba answered the life-changing call after a long day at work and while she was in the shower. She said she kept saying "Someone please call me tonight, I want to win Powerball".
However, the name or identity of the mystery millionaire from Brighton in Melbourne's south-east who owns a Division 1 Powerball winning ticket remains unknown. Officials are urging those who purchased a ticket from East Brighton Newsagency to contact 131 868 if they think they have won. The winning ticket was purchased from East Brighton Newsagency at 613 Hampton Street, Brighton.
The other $20 million winners were from Victoria and Western Australia, in addition to the winners from Brighton and Woolloongabba. The Victorian woman's PowerHit entry also scored division two 19 times, delivering her a total prize of $20,565,178.75.
The winning numbers for the Powerball draw were 9, 22, 23, 3, 13, 28, and 32. Interestingly, the woman from Mooroopna said she struggled to sleep on Thursday night after learning the good news. Meanwhile, the woman from Woolloongabba is planning a very early retirement after winning the Powerball.
Initially, officials were unable to contact the woman from Woolloongabba. However, they were able to reach her after she returned home from work and her shower. On the other hand, the winner from Brighton is unaware of their newfound multi-millionaire status.
In conclusion, the Powerball draw on Thursday night brought joy and excitement to four lucky Australians, each winning a staggering $20 million. The winners are now planning their next steps, from early retirements to travels and new homes.
