A hardworking tradesman from Manly has woken up to a life-changing reality, winning $10 million from the Powerball draw last night. The win was confirmed after he checked his ticket just before falling asleep.
On March 13, 2025, the lucky Sydneysider discovered he held the only division one winning entry for Powerball draw 1504, marking his place as the sole winner of the entire jackpot. "I can’t believe it. I don’t know what to say," expressed the ecstatic winner as he recounted the moment he realized he had struck it rich. "I checked my ticket just before bed; literally moments before falling asleep and then I saw I had won the lot."
His disbelief turned to shock as he processed the news. "I started shaking and I definitely wasn’t sleepy afterthat. I couldn’t help but shed a tear. I honestly thought I’d wake up and it wouldn’t be there in the morning, like it was all a dream," he recalled, drawing laughter from those around him with the idea of waking up to realize it was just wishful thinking.
Despite his sleepless night of excitement, the Manly local returned to work the following day, demonstrating the humble spirit of his trade. "Although I’m running on no sleep, I’m at work today like normal," he said, adding, "To be honest, I can’t think straight. I never, ever thought this would happen to me." His demeanor mixed disbelief with glee; how could one day change his life so dramatically?
Looking to the future, the tradesman shared his initial plans upon realizing this windfall. "It’s life changing. I’m going to see a financial advisor and set myself up. It means I might not have to work anymore," he revealed, envisioning the new opportunities this win could afford. He also expressed hopes of aiding his family with his newfound fortune. "I’ll be able to help my family too. Thank you so much," he concluded, clearly overwhelmed yet grateful.
The winning numbers for Powerball draw 1504 included 11, 6, 5, 7, 30, 4, and 19, with the all-important Powerball number being 20. This single ticket, purchased on The Lott website, secured the total jackpot after the draw on March 6, 2025. Across Australia, it was the only division one winning ticket for this draw, contributing to The Lott's impressive tally of 335 division one wins so far this fiscal year, with 90 of these having gone to customers from New South Wales.
Last year was particularly prosperous for Powerball, with 21 division one winning entries across Australia netting over $773 million in total prizes. The excitement peaked when Powerball offered its historic $200 million jackpot, setting records as one Adelaide man walked away with the largest individual lottery win ever at $150 million.
The streak of luck on Sydney's Northern Beaches seems to be consistent, as just days before this astounding win, another local resident from Frenchs Forest claimed the division one prize of $1 million from the Weekday Windfall draw. With yet another significant win under its belt, the Northern Beaches area is gearing up for what could become known as its own lottery winning hub.
This exhilarating moment has not just changed the life of one tradesman but serves as a beacon of hope for many. Lottery players across the region are left to dream about their own fortune, stoked by the thrill of possibility as they hold onto their tickets with hope and excitement. What would you do if you woke up tomorrow $10 million richer?