A resident or visitor to Craigieburn has had a winning start to 2025 after scoring more than $20 million in last night’s Powerball draw, though they may not yet know it.
The elusive ticketholder held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball draw 1494, drawn Thursday 2 January 2025. The total division one prize was $20,809,257.29.
The winning entry was purchased at The Lucky Charm Craigieburn, Shop C16, Craigieburn Central, Craigieburn.
The Lucky Charm 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 will be telling everyone how lucky we are! We will also be hoping to translate tonight’s win into another winner for the $30 million Megadraw this Saturday.
“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.”
The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said he hoped Melbourne’s latest division one winner checked their ticket and came forward soon.
“Our elusive winner is likely oblivious to the fact they became a multi-millionaire last night,” he said.
“We’re encouraging anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket from The Lucky Charm Craigieburn to check their tickets today!
“Just imagine how exhilarating it would be to discover you won a prize of this magnitude at the start of 2025! Your plans for the New Year and beyond could be upgraded instantly!
“Make sure you check your tickets, and if you discover you are holding the winning ticket, contact The Lott on 131 868 to begin the prize claim process.”
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1494 on Thursday, January 2 were 21, 27, 9, 22, 15, 18 and 8. The all-important Powerball number was 19.
