St Clair Mum Wins $22 Million Powerball Jackpot
It started like any other day for a hard-working mum from St Clair, Sydney. Coffee in hand, she arrived at work, unaware that her life was about to change forever. Little did she know, she was holding the only division one winning ticket in the previous evening’s Australian Powerball draw, netting her a jaw-dropping $22,207,849.80.
The 30-something mum purchased her QuickPick online for the draw held on Thursday, 19 September 2024. Initially, she believed she’d won just $11 from the draw—until she scrolled down and saw the full amount. Disbelief quickly turned to joy in realizing she had claimed the entire division one prize.
“I just opened my app now! What the heck!” she exclaimed. “Oh my god, I can’t stop shaking. I’m just speechless.” Her reaction was natural; after all, it’s not every day you discover you’ve won over $22 million at work.
A Life-Changing Moment
Unable to contain her excitement, she shared the news with her colleagues, shouting, “I won the $20 million!” One of her coworkers jokingly responded, “You’re on the shout now!” It was the kind of crazy Friday morning she never anticipated. “I don’t know how I’ll be able to focus on the rest of the day,” she admitted. Luckily, her workday wasn’t too busy.
The original prize pool of $20 million had surged to $22.2 million due to the high number of entries in the draw, making her win even sweeter. The winning numbers were 32, 12, 4, 9, 10, 24, and 7, with 15 as the all-important Powerball number.
Dreams Become Reality
For this St Clair mum, the win was more than just a financial windfall—it was an opportunity to secure her family’s future. “Buying a house and helping my family is my main priority, but I’d love to do some travel too,” she shared. She acknowledged that while she didn’t play the lottery every week, she couldn’t resist trying her luck when she saw the $20 million jackpot.
This latest win contributes to a remarkable year for Powerball. 20 division one winners across Australia have pocketed over $758 million in prize money. The largest of these was a $150 million win by an Adelaide man, marking the biggest individual lottery prize in Australian history.
Reflecting on her win, the St Clair mum expressed her gratitude: “This does so much for me. Thank you very much.” Her story is a reminder that sometimes, life’s biggest surprises come when you least expect them—whether it’s over a morning coffee or while simply going about your day.
As she embarks on this exciting new chapter, one thing is certain: her family’s future is secure, and the possibilities ahead are endless.
