A young Western Sydney mum has come forward to claim her $22million Powerball prize – and told everyone at work the moment she found out.
She held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball draw 1479, drawn Thursday, and pocketed a whopping $22,207,849.80.
Officials from The Lott reached the hardworking mother just moments after she checked her ticket.
‘I can’t believe it. I saw I had a win, and I thought it was just $11, then I scrolled down and realised I won the whole thing. I’m only in my 30s. This is going to completely change my life.
But in a move that many Aussies might say she’ll regret, the woman confided in her colleagues at work about the win.
‘I just got to work, and I couldn’t help but yell out to everyone I won the $20 million.
‘One of the guys said, you’re on the shout now,’ she said.
‘I don’t know how I’ll be able to focus on the rest of the day. Luckily my day isn’t too busy.’
She also shared her heartwarming plans for the money, and said that it would transform her young family’s life forever.
‘This does so much for me. Buying a house and helping my family is my main priority but I’d love to do some travel too.’
The winning numbers were 32, 12, 4, 9, 10, 24 and 7. The Powerball number was 15.
A Sydney woman has come forward to claim her $22million Lotto prize – and told everyone at work the moment she found out. Stock image, not the winner pictured
The winning ticket was sold through The Lott app, not at a physical store. The image shows employees at a Lotto newsagent celebrating a winner who purchased their ticket in-store
As part of the prize, she will receive a booklet from The Lott that provides guidance on how to best manage her newfound wealth.
It includes a friendly reminder that while winning the lottery is incredibly exciting, it can also feel overwhelming at first.
The booklet reassures winners not to rush into decisions and highlights the availability of professional support.
It also features insightful tips from previous winners who have claimed big prizes.
The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 320 so far in 2024, including 119 won by NSW Lotteries customers.
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