A grandfather from Brisbane has become an instant multi-millionaire after winning a staggering $31 million jackpot in the Powerball draw. The fortunate winner was taken by surprise when he received a call from The Lott this morning, revealing his prize of $31,140,405.47. In a state of disbelief, he exclaimed, “Holy s—! Wow, unbelievable!” and added, “Oh my goodness, words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now!”
The resident of Wynnum, who had not yet checked his ticket, purchased it online and shared his emotional response, expressing that he never expected such a life-altering call. With his newfound wealth, he plans to support his family, stating, “This does so much for my family. It’ll set up my kids and grandkids.” As a retiree who feels fortunate to have lived a fulfilling life and ticked most items off his bucket list, he indicated that his winnings would primarily be used to assist others.
Despite being a long-time player of the lottery, his previous wins were modest, with the best prize being a chocolate Easter basket. He noted that he had been consistently playing the same numbers for years, which ultimately brought him this remarkable fortune. The winning combination drawn on Thursday night included the numbers 2, 25, 6, 4, 31, 34, and 19, with the Powerball number being 20.
In 2024 alone, a total of 21 Powerball division one entries across Australia accumulated over $773 million in prize money. For those seeking assistance or information regarding gambling, support services are available, including the National Gambling Helpline at 1800 858 858.