One lucky
Queensland
resident has struck gold, taking home a staggering $30.6million in last night’s Powerball draw, instantly becoming a millionaire.
The winning numbers for Draw 1523 were: 2, 25, 6, 4, 31, 34, 19, with the Powerball number 20.
To secure the Division One prize, players needed to match all seven numbers plus the Powerball – a feat with odds of 1 in 134,490,400.
The sole Division One winner claimed the entire $30,628,398.22 prize pool.
But the excitement didn’t end there as 21 players shared in the Division Two windfall, each pocketing $26,947.75, while 56 entrants won $12,563.50 each in Division Three.
Meanwhile, the search continues for the mystery winner of the $100 million Powerball jackpot from June 12, who purchased their ticket in Bondi.
The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said he hadn’t lost hope of uniting the $100million prize with its rightful owner.
‘Given the enormity of this prize, we’re very eager for this mystery player, who now shares the title of Australia’s third-biggest lottery winner, to discover and, more importantly, start enjoying their good fortune,’ Mr Hart said.
‘In
New South Wales
, players have six years to claim their prize. After that time, the prize is gone. So, while there is plenty of time, the clock is ticking.
‘While we’re working behind the scenes to collate all the information we can about this mystery winner so we can unite them with their prize, we’re hoping they check their ticket and make contact with us as soon as possible to start the prize claim process.’
The winning entry was purchased at Bondi Junction Newsagency and Internet Cafe, Shop 2, 191-195 Oxford Street, in Bondi Junction.
However, it was not registered to The Lott Members Club. If it had been, lottery officials would have reached out to the winner immediately after the draw.
The Lott spokesperson Khat McIntyre explained the Powerball winner would have been contacted already if they had registered their ticket to The Lott Members Club.
‘Even if you happen to lose or damage your winning ticket, if it is registered to you, we could still unite you with your prize, providing the ultimate peace of mind,’ Ms McIntyre said.
‘Remember, your lottery ticket could be worth millions of dollars, so it makes sense that if you’re going to buy a ticket, you should register it to The Lott Members Club.
‘Joining is easy and free – simply ask your retailer when you’re next in-store or register online or via The Lott app.
‘This prize is ready to be put into someone’s bank account in a week’s time – on Friday, 27 June, 2025. What a way to end the financial year.’
Some Aussies are already theorising that the winner lost or damaged their ticket.
‘I’ve lost a Lotto ticket before – maybe it’s happened to the $100million winner,’ one person said.
‘Imagine if they put it through the washing machine and it’s damaged,’ a second person added.
Manish, owner of the Bondi Junction Newsagency and Internet Cafe, said it was ‘legendary’ to hear that the business sold the winning ticket.
‘I’m hoping it’s one of our regular customers but you never know, it could be a tourist too. We’re located right next to the closest station to Bondi Beach,’ Manish said.
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