Recent lottery draws have resulted in several significant prizes being claimed across Australia, including an $80 million Powerball jackpot in Victoria and a $20 million Powerball prize claimed by an Adelaide retiree. Concurrently, lottery officials are actively seeking the recipient of a $1.25 million Lotto prize in New South Wales, while another Victorian winner recently claimed a $50 million Powerball jackpot after initially overlooking the notification.
Adelaide Retiree Claims $20 Million Powerball Prize
An Adelaide retiree has claimed a $20 million Powerball prize from draw 1545.
An Adelaide pensioner has secured a $20 million Powerball prize from draw 1545. The winning ticket, which was unregistered, had been held by the individual since the draw on Christmas Day.
The winner informed The Lott officials that she became aware of her win after checking the ticket, which was in her purse. She noted hearing reports of an unclaimed lottery win in the region but did not initially connect it to her ticket. The prize money is scheduled for deposit into her account approximately two weeks after the claim.
The winning entry was purchased at Colonnades Lotto Kiosk. The winning numbers for Powerball draw 1545 were 7, 23, 29, 20, 11, 16, and 17, with the Powerball number being 17. The winner stated intentions to assist family members and contribute to charitable organizations.
Victorian Retiree Secures $80 Million Powerball Jackpot
An Altona retiree in Victoria won the entire $80 million Powerball jackpot in draw 1552, holding the sole division one winning entry nationally.
An Altona retiree in Victoria won the entire $80 million Powerball jackpot in draw 1552. This prize represents the state's largest lottery win to date, as he held the sole division one winning entry nationally.
The Lott officials initially encountered difficulty contacting the winner due to voicemail issues. Following repeated attempts, an official reached the man, who was initially skeptical but confirmed his win after checking his ticket online. He stated that the timing of the win was significant for his family.
The winning 50-game QuickPick entry was purchased through The Lott website. The winning numbers for draw 1552 were 20, 30, 21, 18, 11, 14, and 12, with the Powerball number being 7. The winner indicated plans to travel, specifically mentioning a visit to Italy.
Draw 1552, held on February 12, was identified as the largest Australian lotto prize of 2026. In addition to the division one winner, 2,133,319 other winners across divisions two to nine collectively received over $50.04 million, including 13 division two winners, each awarded $106,768.70.
Victorian Man Wins $50 Million Powerball Jackpot
A Victorian man has claimed the entire $50 million Powerball jackpot from draw 1556 after initially deleting the email notification, believing it to be spam.
A Victorian man has claimed the entire $50 million Powerball jackpot from draw 1556. Lottery officials reported that the winner initially deleted the email notification of his win, believing it to be spam. He was watching a football game when his numbers were drawn. After receiving a second email, the man checked the lottery application and confirmed the win, expressing disbelief.
The winning numbers for Powerball draw 1556 were 5, 6, 18, 9, 14, 4, and 13, with the Powerball being 14, which officials noted was the man's favorite "footy number." The winner stated intentions to dedicate himself to community assistance and to purchase homes in his current suburb, as well as homes for each of his children, with the aim of the family becoming mortgage-free. He also stated his intention to share the news with his wife, anticipating her disbelief and emotional reaction.
NSW Officials Search for $1.25 Million Lotto Winner
Lottery officials are currently seeking an unidentified New South Wales resident who won $1.25 million in Lotto draw 4651.
Lottery officials are currently seeking an unidentified New South Wales resident who won $1.25 million in Lotto draw 4651. The winning ticket was purchased at Spar Express, located at Shop 1, 165 Swan Street in Morpeth, Hunter Valley. A spokesperson for The Lott, Anna Hobdell, stated that the winner might be unaware of their prize. Glen Scarratt, Manager of Spar Express Morpeth, acknowledged the news.
Separately, a Newcastle father was identified as another of the 16 division one winners from NSW, securing $1.2 million. He had also reported a previous $100,000 win in a Christmas raffle. The winning numbers for Lotto draw 4651 were 12, 7, 3, 6, 14, and 22, with supplementary numbers 43 and 20.
Register Your Tickets: An Important Recommendation
Officials from The Lott advise players to register lottery tickets through its Members Club to ensure secure prize claiming.
Officials from The Lott advise players to register lottery tickets through its Members Club. This process links prizes securely to the player, which facilitates claiming prizes even if the physical ticket is lost or damaged. This recommendation follows instances where winners, such as the Adelaide retiree, held unregistered tickets, making their identification unknown until they came forward.