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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Monster Powerball jackpot soars to $100million - here's what you need to know
The Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping nine figures after it failed to go off for a fourth consecutive week. Thursday night's $50m Powerball jackpot was the biggest since a Queensland man won $60m in February. The winning numbers from draw 1516 were 1, 30, 12, 34, 24, 9 and 6. The Powerball was 10. There were no division one winners as the jackpot for next week's draw soared to $100million - the equal highest in 2025. Six division two winners are $121,979.60 richer while another 93 third division winners pocketed $9,783.90. One in two Australian adults are expected to enter next week's draw. If one single player takes out the entire jackpot, they'll share the crown of Australia's third biggest individual lottery winner ever. 'It's been more than six months since Powerball last offered $100 million to Australian lottery players – on that occasion, the prize was won by two division one winning entries,' The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. 'We will be waiting on the edge of our seats to see if Powerball welcomes another division one winner or two next week, or if the jackpot climbs even higher. 'So far this year, Powerball has seen a steady procession of division one winners, which is why we haven't seen the jackpot climb too high… until now.' The last Powerball division one win was on May 9 when a NSW man going through a 'rough patch' pocketed $30 million. 'The ticket was there with all the bills,' he told The Lott officials. 'There will be no more worrying about bills now. I don't care if I get a bill now.' Thursday night's draw comes two days after a Tasmanian made early retirement plans after taking home $70million in Tuesday night's OzLotto jackpot. The lucky winner, who secured the island state's biggest ever lottery win, told The Lott he 'hardly slept all night' after learning he had won. 'I was wondering if I was dreaming and I was going to wake up and someone was going to say 'it was all just a dream',' he told The Lott officials Despite the lifechanging windfall, the man showed up for work the next morning. 'It's minus one degree here at the moment where I am working. I might just go and hand my resignation in right now,' he said. The Lott recorded 422 division one winners in 2024, including 19 Powerball entries who pocketed more than $758m in prize money. During that time, Powerball offered a $200m jackpot, the biggest in Australian history, and an Adelaide man who won $150m became the nation's biggest individual lottery winner.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Life-changing windfall for unknown $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot winner
A search is on to find the second-largest Oz Lotto winner in the lottery's history after an unknown player won $70 million. A single Division One winning ticket was bought in Victoria for the June 3 draw, the national lottery said. But the winner possibly went to sleep without knowing they had won a life-changing sum of money, as they hadn't registered contact details with The Lott. "While we are unable to confirm the win with tonight's winner, we can guarantee that when they discover the news, it's sure to be met with a hefty mix of shock and excitement," The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. READ MORE: Where are Powerball's millionaire hotspots? "The Victorian entry was purchased online, unfortunately, we don't have their complete contact details, so we are unable to make a mind-blowing phone call to them this evening," he said on June 3. The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw 1633 were 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21, with the supplementary numbers 9, 14 and 16. "In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins," Mr Hart said. "That is why we are encouraging everyone in Victoria to check their entries because they may be the multi-millionaire we are searching for!" A search is on to find the second-largest Oz Lotto winner in the lottery's history after an unknown player won $70 million. A single Division One winning ticket was bought in Victoria for the June 3 draw, the national lottery said. But the winner possibly went to sleep without knowing they had won a life-changing sum of money, as they hadn't registered contact details with The Lott. "While we are unable to confirm the win with tonight's winner, we can guarantee that when they discover the news, it's sure to be met with a hefty mix of shock and excitement," The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. READ MORE: Where are Powerball's millionaire hotspots? "The Victorian entry was purchased online, unfortunately, we don't have their complete contact details, so we are unable to make a mind-blowing phone call to them this evening," he said on June 3. The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw 1633 were 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21, with the supplementary numbers 9, 14 and 16. "In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins," Mr Hart said. "That is why we are encouraging everyone in Victoria to check their entries because they may be the multi-millionaire we are searching for!" A search is on to find the second-largest Oz Lotto winner in the lottery's history after an unknown player won $70 million. A single Division One winning ticket was bought in Victoria for the June 3 draw, the national lottery said. But the winner possibly went to sleep without knowing they had won a life-changing sum of money, as they hadn't registered contact details with The Lott. "While we are unable to confirm the win with tonight's winner, we can guarantee that when they discover the news, it's sure to be met with a hefty mix of shock and excitement," The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. READ MORE: Where are Powerball's millionaire hotspots? "The Victorian entry was purchased online, unfortunately, we don't have their complete contact details, so we are unable to make a mind-blowing phone call to them this evening," he said on June 3. The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw 1633 were 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21, with the supplementary numbers 9, 14 and 16. "In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins," Mr Hart said. "That is why we are encouraging everyone in Victoria to check their entries because they may be the multi-millionaire we are searching for!" A search is on to find the second-largest Oz Lotto winner in the lottery's history after an unknown player won $70 million. A single Division One winning ticket was bought in Victoria for the June 3 draw, the national lottery said. But the winner possibly went to sleep without knowing they had won a life-changing sum of money, as they hadn't registered contact details with The Lott. "While we are unable to confirm the win with tonight's winner, we can guarantee that when they discover the news, it's sure to be met with a hefty mix of shock and excitement," The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. READ MORE: Where are Powerball's millionaire hotspots? "The Victorian entry was purchased online, unfortunately, we don't have their complete contact details, so we are unable to make a mind-blowing phone call to them this evening," he said on June 3. The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw 1633 were 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21, with the supplementary numbers 9, 14 and 16. "In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins," Mr Hart said. "That is why we are encouraging everyone in Victoria to check their entries because they may be the multi-millionaire we are searching for!"
West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Hunt for Oz Lotto $70m winner: Incomplete details mean identity of ticket-holder still a mystery
They have woken up $70m richer, but might not even know it yet. The hunt is on for Tuesday night's Oz Lotto winner after they scooped the entire division one prize pool. Beating out an estimated one in five Aussies who were expected to buy a ticket. While the lucky player from Victoria purchased their ticket online, The Lott says their details were incomplete so they haven't been able to make contact. On Wednesday morning, a spokesperson confirmed the winner still hadn't been in touch. They purchased the 18-game entry for $26 and lottery officials are urging everyone to check their tickets. The win is history-making — the second biggest lottery win ever in Victoria. 'In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins,' The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. In division two, 20 winners each took home more than $48,000, and 193 division three winners banked close to $6000. 'In addition to seeing the massive $70 million prize land in their bank account, this player also shares the crown of the second-biggest individual Oz Lotto winner in the game's 31-year history.' There have already been three Oz Lotto division one wins totalling $185 million this year. A $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot was won by a 15-share syndicate in Queensland, with each taking home a $4.7 million slice. A western Sydney woman made history with a $100 million win in February, the game's most lucrative prize ever. 'Who is this? Why are you calling this late?' the winner told The Lott when contacted after the draw. 'What the hell! Can you repeat that? Oh my god! Don't lie to me!' Just a few weeks later, $15 million was claimed by a North Queensland man. The winning numbers for Tuesday's draw 1633 are 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21. The supplementary numbers are 9, 14 and 16. If you think you are holding the lucky ticket, call The Lott on 131 868. — with 7NEWS
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Hunt on for Australia's mystery $70m lotto winner
They have woken up $70m richer, but might not even know it yet. The hunt is on for Tuesday night's Oz Lotto winner after they scooped the entire division one prize pool. Beating out an estimated one in five Aussies who were expected to buy a ticket. While the lucky player from Victoria purchased their ticket online, The Lott says their details were incomplete so they haven't been able to make contact. On Wednesday morning, a spokesperson confirmed the winner still hadn't been in touch. They purchased the 18-game entry for $26 and lottery officials are urging everyone to check their tickets. The win is history-making — the second biggest lottery win ever in Victoria. 'In addition to finishing the financial year with $70 million, this elusive winner goes down in Victorian history books with a prize only surpassed by the state's two previous $80 million wins,' The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said. In division two, 20 winners each took home more than $48,000, and 193 division three winners banked close to $6000. 'In addition to seeing the massive $70 million prize land in their bank account, this player also shares the crown of the second-biggest individual Oz Lotto winner in the game's 31-year history.' There have already been three Oz Lotto division one wins totalling $185 million this year. A $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot was won by a 15-share syndicate in Queensland, with each taking home a $4.7 million slice. A western Sydney woman made history with a $100 million win in February, the game's most lucrative prize ever. 'Who is this? Why are you calling this late?' the winner told The Lott when contacted after the draw. 'What the hell! Can you repeat that? Oh my god! Don't lie to me!' Just a few weeks later, $15 million was claimed by a North Queensland man. The winning numbers for Tuesday's draw 1633 are 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21. The supplementary numbers are 9, 14 and 16. If you think you are holding the lucky ticket, call The Lott on 131 868. — with 7NEWS
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Lottery officials searching for one lucky Victorian resident who won Oz Lotto $70m jackpot after buying ticket online
Victorian residents who purchased a ticket in the Oz Lotto $70 million draw are being urged to check their ticket after just one lucky person won the jackpot. The mystery winner held the only division one winning entry into draw number 1633 on Tuesday night, instantly becoming Australia's newest millionaire. The player based in Victoria had purchased an 18-game entry online for about $26. The winning numbers were 44, 34, 45, 1, 46, 25 and 21. The supplementary numbers were 9, 14 and 16. However, The Lott officials have been unable to contact them on Tuesday night. Spokesman Matt Hart urged Victorians to check their tickets for the potential life-changing news, with one in five Australians buying a ticket into the draw. 'While the Victorian entry was purchased online, unfortunately, we don't have their complete contact details, so we are unable to make a mind-blowing phone call to them," he said. 'That is why we are encouraging everyone in Victoria to check their entries because they may be the multi-millionaire we are searching for. 'While we are unable to confirm the win we can guarantee that when they discover the news, it's sure to be met with a hefty mix of shock and excitement." The winner, once their ticket is confirmed, will go into the history books given it is the second-largest lottery win in the state. Two other Victorians had separately won $80 million each in other lotteries. Most Lotto winners come forward between one and seven days after the draw.
