Powerball $20 million jackpot: Mystery Adelaide winner scores life-changing Christmas Day win
Christmas Day has delivered a life-changing surprise for one lucky Australian, who has scored an eye-watering $20 million in Thursday’s Powerball draw.
The mystery ticket holder from South Australia was the sole division one winner nationwide in Powerball draw 1545, drawn on December 25.
The only problem? The winner may not even realise it yet.
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The Lott has confirmed the winning entry was purchased at Colonnades Lotto Kiosk at Noarlunga Centre on Beach Road in Adelaide’s south.
The prize is equal to the biggest lottery win recorded in South Australia in 2025.
Officials are now urging anyone who bought a Powerball ticket from the kiosk to check their ticket as soon as possible.
“Our elusive winner is likely oblivious to the fact they became a multi-millionaire on Christmas Day,” The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said.
“We’re encouraging anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket from Colannades Lotto Kiosk to check their tickets today!
“Just imagine how exhilarating it would be to discover you won a prize of this magnitude on Christmas Day! Your plans for the New Year and beyond could be upgraded instantly!
“Make sure you check your tickets, and if you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.”
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1545 on Thursday 25 December 2025 were 7, 23, 29, 20, 11, 16 and 17. The all-important Powerball number was 17.
