Victorian Wins $20 Million Powerball on August 13 With Last-Minute Ticket

A man from Latrobe Valley, Victoria, has won the entire $20 million division one Powerball jackpot after an impulsive last-minute decision. He purchased his ticket at 7:29:25 PM on Thursday, just 35 seconds before the draw closed at 7:30 PM. His PowerHit entry also won division two 19 times, bringing his total winnings to $20,485,253.35. He plans an around-the-world trip and investment strategies for his family’s future.

How the ticket almost missed the cutoff

The winner bought his ticket on The Lott app with about one minute remaining before the draw closed. The timestamp on his entry read 7:29:25 PM, scraping in with just 35 seconds to spare. He used a mix of family birthdates and random numbers to select his picks. When officials called to inform him of his win, he was caught completely off guard by the news.

The winning numbers and prize breakdown

Powerball draw 1578 on Thursday produced winning numbers 27, 6, 35, 17, 11, 15, and 26, with Powerball 11. The Latrobe Valley man was the sole division one winner, claiming the entire $20 million jackpot. His PowerHit entry also landed division two 19 times, earning an additional $485,253.35. There were 20 other division two winners who each took home $25,539.65.

Why he decided to play that night

The winner said he does not normally play Powerball but decided to “give it a crack” when he saw the $20 million prize pool. His wife was skeptical when he told her the news, asking if it was real and pouring herself a brandy. He described the moment as “the best phone call of my life” and said the prize meant “everything” to his family. His immediate plans include an around-the-world trip followed by investment strategies to secure his family’s financial future.

Other recent Australian lottery winners

A Perth man won $1 million on Monday after his ticket matched a division one prize from the previous Wednesday draw. The 79-year-old from Ellenbrook is a two-time Powerball winner, having also claimed a $1 million division one prize in 2023. A West Australian also won nearly $150,000 in a Super66 division one prize at the weekend. The next major draw is a Superdraw on September 5 with a $20 million division one prize pool in Saturday Lotto.

Final Thoughts

A 35-second margin turned an ordinary Thursday into a life-changing moment for one Victorian. With $20.48 million in total winnings, the Latrobe Valley winner joins Australia’s rare circle of multi-million-dollar jackpot holders.

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