Powerball winner: Search for mystery Melbourne ticket holder after $100 million draw won by two tickets
An urgent search is underway for a new Australian millionaire after a mammoth Powerball jackpot was won on Thursday night.
The Powerball jackpot, worth $100 million was won by two tickets, with two Rockhampton grandparents and a mystery ticket holding taking home $50 million each.
The winning grandparents could not believe they had won when lottery authorities contacted them on Thursday night.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“You’re joking?!” the winning grandmother said as she was told the news of their $50 million windfall in a phone call.
“I expected you to ask if we have solar panels, not to tell us we’ve just won $50 million... I’m in a total state of shock.
“There’s going to be a few more prezzies under the tree on Christmas day.”
She said the couple were looking forward to being able to help the family, though she wasn’t sure they would believe the news.
The mystery ticket holder purchased their ticket at a Tatts outlet in Darebin, Victoria.
The Lott officials are waiting for the Victorian winner to check their ticket and come forward before the prize claim process can start.
The winning numbers of draw no 1489 were 22, 10, 4, 31, 1, 26 and 9.
The Powerball number was 14.
“We’re encouraging all City of Darebin residents and visitors to check their entries, because you may just discover you’ve won an exhilarating prize set to change the course of your future,” said The Lott’s Anna Hobdell.
“We can’t wait to unite this mystery winner with their $50 million prize and have that incredibly special conversation about what their future might hold.”
Ms Hobdell said it was a timely reminder for players to register their lottery tickets, so they could be more easily contacted in the event of a win.
- With AAP
