Powerball winner comes forward to claim $31million prize - and shares his big plan for the money
The Wynnum man held the only division one winning entry nationally in the Powerball draw on Thursday and can look forward to a whopping $31,140,405.47.
When contacted by an official from The Lott this morning, the stunned winner hadn't yet checked his ticket and was left in complete disbelief.
'Oh, my goodness. Words can't explain how I'm feeling right now.
'Dear, dear, dear – this does so much for my family. It'll set up my kids and grandkids. Never in a million years did I think I would get this call.
'I'm retired myself. I've lived a happy life, and I've been lucky enough to tick most things off my bucket list, so this will be used more for helping others.
'These are my numbers I've played for years. I chose them a long time ago now. I usually play Saturday Gold Lotto, but sometimes I play Powerball when it has a higher jackpot.'
His winning marked PowerHit entry was purchased on The Lott website.
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1523 on Thursday, 24 July 2025, were 2, 25, 6, 4, 31, 34, and 19. The all-important Powerball number was 20.
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