Single Ticket Holder Claims Entire $80M Jackpot
An Australian lottery player has struck it rich, claiming an astonishing $80 million from the recent Powerball draw. This lucky individual matched all seven winning numbers along with the Powerball, marking a significant win in the history of Australian lotteries.
Details of the Winning Ticket
As the sole winner of the division one prize, this unknown player has created waves in the lottery community. The exact state of residence for the ticket holder has not yet been disclosed. However, Lotterywest confirmed that the winner is not from Western Australia.
The Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are staggeringly low, at 1 in 134,490,400, as reported by Lotterywest. This emphasizes the incredible nature of the win.
Additional Winners in the Draw
While the major jackpot was claimed by one individual, other players also enjoyed significant wins:
- Two players in Western Australia secured the division two prize, each taking home $106,786.70.
- A total of 139 players won in division three, with 20 of these winners hailing from Western Australia. Each received over $12,350.
Winning Numbers
The winning combination for this draw, numbered #1552, was as follows:
| Draw Number | Winning Numbers | Powerball |
|---|---|---|
| 1552 | 20, 30, 21, 18, 11, 14, 12 | 7 |
Recent Lottery Highlights in Western Australia
This remarkable Powerball win follows a series of significant lottery successes in January. A couple from Mt Pleasant won $1.6 million from a ticket purchased at the Garden City Lottery Centre in Booragoon. Additionally, a grandfather from the Pilbara region collected $10 million from a portion of a $20 million Powerball jackpot on January 8.
As these exciting developments show, fortunes can change overnight in the world of lotteries, leaving players eagerly anticipating their own chance at life-changing wins.
