Aussies are eagerly grabbing their Powerball tickets, both in stores and online, as the latest jackpot soars to a whopping $100 million. This massive prize marks the sixth largest lottery jackpot in Australian history, and it’s expected to draw thousands of hopeful players every minute from across the country. Despite the long odds, many are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping to join the ranks of Australia’s Powerball winners. Over the past decade, Australians have claimed a staggering $4.78 billion in division one prize money, with 176 lucky winners. New South Wales and Victoria have outperformed Queensland in terms of division one wins during this period. The record for the largest individual win goes to a South Australian man who took home a jaw-dropping $150 million in May. Just recently, a Brisbane woman celebrated a $100 million win in August. Anna Hobdell, a spokesperson for The Lott, reassured the public that significant wins could happen anywhere. “This $100 million Powerball jackpot is the largest prize offered by any Australian lottery in over three months, and we expect a massive surge in ticket sales nationwide,” she explained. The last time a $100 million prize was offered, ticket sales peaked at 6.17pm on the draw day, with 8,681 tickets sold in just one minute. The draw for this life-changing jackpot closes at 7:30 PM AEST on Thursday. In these times of uncertainty, supporting independent journalism has never been more crucial. If you value our online work and wish to support independent voices in Canberra, consider making a small contribution. Every bit of support helps maintain the strength and integrity of citynews.com.au.
