Four Aussies Strike Gold in $80M Powerball Jackpot
It was one of those nights when dreams turned into reality, as four lucky Australians found themselves holding tickets that split a staggering $80 million Powerball jackpot. Among the winners was a West Australian, who will now be stepping into a new chapter of life as one of the country’s newest multi-millionaires. Each of the division one winners will be pocketing an incredible $20 million from Thursday night’s draw, a sum that is hard for most of us to even imagine.
The winning numbers from draw number 1529 were 9, 22, 23, 3, 13, 28, 32, with the all-important Powerball being 5. With odds as steep as one in over 134 million, the feat of matching all seven numbers plus the Powerball is nothing short of extraordinary. The last time a jackpot of this size was offered was back in May 2022, which makes this a rare and headline-grabbing occasion.
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But the celebrations didn’t stop with the big winners. Division two saw 43 players each walk away with $29,746.25, though only one of those was from Western Australia. Division three spread the joy a little wider, with 150 winners scoring $10,601.45 each, including 20 sandgropers who will no doubt be smiling as well. From there, the prizes trickled down across thousands of Australians, showing just how widespread the Powerball’s reach can be.
A Lotterywest spokesperson described the moment as truly life-changing, pointing out that this is already the second big division one win for Western Australia in 2025. Earlier in April, three friends from the state split $30 million, and now another lucky ticket-holder has added their name to the growing list of Powerball millionaires. “What an incredible year for WA Powerball players,” she said. “Tonight’s win is a life-changing moment, and we cannot wait to meet the ticketholder.”
For many Australians, stories like this spark both excitement and a little bit of daydreaming. What would $20 million mean? A new house, financial security, early retirement, or maybe even a long holiday around the world? The possibilities are endless. And while the odds are astronomically slim, nights like these remind everyone why so many continue to take a chance on Powerball.
So, if you happened to buy a ticket for Thursday’s draw, now is the time to check your numbers carefully. There could be a life-changing surprise sitting in your wallet, purse, or even tucked away in an app. For four very lucky Aussies, that surprise has already arrived—and their lives will never be the same again.
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