A woman from Leichhardt in Ipswich, Queensland, has found herself on cloud nine after winning a staggering $20 million in the Powerball draw held on March 27, 2025. The lucky winner, who held the only division one winning entry in the draw, received a life-changing phone call the following morning, confirming her win and leaving her utterly speechless.
"Oh my god! Oh my god! You’re joking?!" she exclaimed in disbelief when contacted by an official from The Lott. "How does this happen? Oh, my goodness. I don’t know what to say. I’m shaking. Thank you so much!"
Despite not being a regular player, the woman shared that she occasionally buys tickets and has previously won small amounts—"like $11 here and there." However, nothing could prepare her for the overwhelming joy of hitting the jackpot.
Plans for her newfound wealth quickly began to take shape. "I’ll be seeking financial advice right away!" she said with excitement. "I can pay off my children’s mortgages, and I might finally take a holiday! I haven’t had one in years. My passport must be expired. I’ll have to get it renewed!"
Her winning entry was an 18-game QuickPick ticket purchased on The Lott website, which has become the official home of Australia’s lotteries. The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1506 were 11, 7, 21, 17, 9, 13, and 24, with the Powerball number being 11.
This latest win brings The Lott’s division one winning tally to 346 for the 2025 financial year. In the previous year, 21 Powerball division one winners across Australia collectively took home more than $773 million in prize money. During this time, Powerball offered the largest jackpot in Australian history, a remarkable $200 million.
In 2024, an Adelaide man became the country’s biggest individual lottery winner, pocketing an astonishing $150 million. Of the 21 division one winning entries in 2024, 11 were in New South Wales, six in Queensland, two in Victoria, and one each in South Australia and Western Australia.
As the excitement settles, the Leichhardt woman’s story adds to the tapestry of lottery dreams fulfilled across Australia, highlighting both the thrill of winning and the responsible steps winners often take to manage their newfound fortunes. With her plans for financial security and a long-awaited holiday, this lucky winner is set to embark on a new chapter in her life, one that many can only dream of.
