A couple from Singleton have experienced a whirlwind transformation of fortune, claiming a staggering $100 million in the historic $200 million Powerball draw held on February 1, 2024. The lucky Hunter River residents were one of the two division one winners in the record-setting Powerball draw 1446.
The newly-minted multi-millionaires wasted no time discovering their life-changing news – answering the life-changing phone call on the first ring while lying in bed.
“It's a lot of money. A lot of money to fathom!" the winning woman hysterically laughed.
“I just had a look a moment ago and I instantly went ‘Oh my god.’
“I mean you joke about winning but never expect it to happen to you.
“Well, I absolutely won’t be working anymore! I mean, honestly, do I really need to?!
“There’s always a lot of hypothetical questions of what I would want to do but now I’m just lost for words. I have no idea.
“Maybe an overseas tour. I think I want to see everywhere.
“My partner is here with me now. He’s a bit in shock. He loves his job, so I don’t know if he’ll be retiring.
“We’ll most definitely be celebrating on the weekend. Our options are endless!
“It’s going to help our children immensely.
“Wow. I'm just taking it all in. Thank you so much.”
Their winning 50-game QuickPick entry was purchased online on the official lotto website.
This historic Powerball draw has not only changed the lives of this Singleton couple but also marked a significant moment in Australian lottery history with its $200 million jackpot.
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1446 on Thursday 1 February 2024 were 12, 33, 23, 35, 1, 26 and 32. The all-important Powerball number was 10.
The winners from New South Wales and Queensland each took home a division one prize of $100 million, making them two of the biggest winners in Australian lottery history. You can find the details of the draw here: Two Take Home Australia's Largest Lotto Jackpot
