Brisbane Mum's Near Miss with $100 Million Powerball Jackpot
Imagine the thrill of winning $100 million in the Powerball lottery. Now, add a twist of near disaster—this is exactly what happened to a Brisbane mother whose recent Powerball win turned into a rollercoaster of emotions.
The remarkable story began when a mother from Aspley, Brisbane, discovered she was the sole winner of the $100 million jackpot from the Powerball draw on Thursday night. This massive win not only makes her the biggest lottery winner in Queensland’s history but also places her among the top three lottery winners in Australian history.
What makes this story even more astonishing is how close she came to missing out on her fortune entirely. In a twist of fate, the winning ticket was nearly lost. The lucky Brisbane mum recounted that she had left the ticket in her car overnight, unregistered, meaning lottery officials had no way of contacting her if she hadn’t come forward.
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The woman had a premonition at the beginning of the year, feeling strongly that she would win a significant lottery prize. Despite her parents' skepticism, she decided to take a chance and buy a Powerball ticket while out shopping, just before her birthday. She almost lost the ticket on her way home, pulling over in panic, only to find it and stow it away in her car’s glovebox, where it remained forgotten until the next day.
Her moment of discovery came when she heard news of a mystery winner in her region. After checking the ticket, the reality of winning such a huge amount of money left her in disbelief. “I’m scared to breathe in case this isn’t real. We’re in complete shock,” she admitted. She and her family are still coming to terms with the enormity of their newfound wealth.
So, what’s next for this lucky Brisbane family? They’re contemplating a bit of travel, a desire fueled by dreams of visiting New Zealand and Fiji. But for now, they’re simply savoring the surreal experience. “We don’t even know what’s next. We’ve worked so hard our whole lives, and we really don’t live a lavish lifestyle,” she said.
The winning ticket was purchased from Nextra Chermside Newsagency, which has now seen its share of big wins. Store owner Shannon Hickey noted that their shop had previously sold division one tickets worth over $64 million, but this new win pushes their total to over $164 million.
With only six instances of $100 million or more lottery wins in Australian history, this Brisbane mum’s story is one of unexpected fortune and a lucky break that nearly slipped away.
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