A Craigieburn dad has confessed his heart raced and he was left dumbstruck by the revelation he was Powerball’s first major winner of 2025 and had pocketed $20 million.
The Melburnian held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball draw on January 2. The total division one prize was $20,809,257.29.
If the winner had been part of The Lott Members Club and registered his ticket to a player card or online account, he would have been alerted to his good fortune immediately after the draw. Instead, officials from The Lott had been eagerly waiting for the ticketholder to check his ticket and come forward.
“It’s so exciting,” the man exclaimed when speaking to an official from The Lott. “I only buy a Powerball ticket from time to time.
“This has come at a great time for me and my family. It’s a great blessing.
“Oh my god! My heart is beating so fast; I don’t know how to control it.
“I’m so happy. I don’t know what to think.
“It’s such a big prize. It means I can pay off the mortgage and help my family.
“My wife and children have always said we never go on holidays, and I’d love to take them to Europe.”
The man’s winning entry was purchased at The Lucky Charm Craigieburn, Craigieburn Central, Craigieburn.
Owner Nicole Knothe said the $20 million win marked the biggest division one prize to have landed at her outlet.
“This is such an exciting and life-altering win for one of our lucky customers,” she said. “We would love to send all our happy thoughts to our lucky winner. We hope the win brings them joy, comfort and the ability to change many lives for the better.”
