Greystanes Centre Newsagency sells winning $12 million Powerball prize
Western Sydney has a newly-minted resident but they’re oblivious to the fact they are $12 million richer. IS IT YOU?
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A punter who bought a ticket at Greystanes Centre Newsagency has scored a staggering $12 million in a Powerball draw — but has yet to claim the division one prize.
Last night’s jackpot was the first time an Australian has won a $12 million Powerball prize.
The sole winner in the 1221 draw purchased the ticket at Greystanes Shopping Mall at Merrylands Rd but was not a registered player so NSW Lotteries cannot contact them.
Greystanes Centre Newsagency employee Thu Than said he could not wait for the winner to be united with their incredible prize.
“We’re so excited to have sold this winning entry and to know that one of customers is $12 million richer,” she said.
“We were thrilled when we saw we had sold the life-changing prize.
“All our customers are so excited and are busy checking their Powerball tickets.
“We certainly hope we’ll be checking the winning ticket soon.”
NSW Lotteries spokeswoman Lauren Cooney called for those who had a flutter at Greystanes Centre Newsagency.
“You may think there’s no way you could be the winner we’re searching for but someone is walking around with a $12 million ticket in their pocket,’’ she said.
“Just imagine how your life could change after you discover you’re $12 million richer.”
In the 12 months to 30 June 2019, 10 Powerball division one winners across Australia pocketed more than $398.5 million in prize money.
During this time, the biggest individual Powerball prize was $107,575,649.08, which was won by a Sydney healthcare worker on January 17.
Her windfall set a new record for Australia’s biggest individual lottery winner.
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1221 on Thursday 10 October were 28, 11, 27, 16, 6, 3 and 35. The all-important Powerball number was 10.
If you think you have struck it lucky call NSW Lotteries on 131 868 to claim your prize.