A Rockhampton couple’s ordinary Thursday night was transformed into a life-changing moment when they received a call revealing their $50 million win in Powerball Draw 1489.
The Central Queenslanders held one of two Division One winning entries in the $100 million jackpot draw on 28 November 2024, each pocketing $50 million. The other winner is from Victoria.
Initially bracing for what they assumed was another solar panel sales pitch, the unsuspecting winners were stunned to hear the news from lottery officials.
“You’re joking?!” the winning grandmother laughed.
“I’m in disbelief. I can’t believe it. This doesn’t happen to us.
“I expected you to ask if we have solar panels, not to tell us we’ve just won $50 million!
“We’re multi-millionaires. I can’t believe I'm saying that. It’s going to take a while to wrap my head around it.
“I’ve been playing for a long time now – since the game first started. I had always used the same numbers, but this ticket was just a QuickPick.
“I’m in a total state of shock.
“We’ve been pretty happy in life, but this is the icing on the cake.”
With $50 million about to brighten their bank account just in time for the festive season, the dynamic duo looked forward to sharing the multi-million-dollar prize with family.
“It helps the family that’s for sure. ‘Family first’ is what we always say,” she added.
“We’ll have lots more time together now too. I don’t think they’re going to believe us when we tell them.
“There’s going to be a few more prezzies under the tree on Christmas day.”
Their 8-game QuickPick winning entry was purchased from Card & Paper Shop, Shop 066, Stockland, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton.
Card & Paper Shop owner Janet Dingley shared she was overjoyed to hear that her outlet had sold a division one winning Powerball ticket worth $50 million.
“It feels wonderful to know we’ve played a role in completely changing someone’s life!” she said.
“This is our tenth division one win ever, and it was only two weeks ago that we sold a division one winning entry worth $2 million! It’s unreal to see our outlet on a bit of a winning streak.
“We’re so grateful for our regular and loyal customers who continue to support us. We hope one of you was rewarded with a life-changing win this time around.
“We’ll be filling the store from floor to ceiling with balloons, and signage, while also spreading the wonderful news with our community far and wide.
“Congratulations to our winner! We’re so excited for you and we wish you all the very best.”
