Powerball 100 million jackpot: Winning numbers revealed as single entry from NSW wins division one
A woman from Ballina, New South Wales, has won a $100 million Powerball jackpot, marking one of the largest lottery wins in Australian history. She plans to use the winnings to pay off her mortgage and support her family.
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- 9.55pm . First published at 10.50am
shares Share article Australia ’s newest multimillionaire has credited a recently deceased family member and a dose of FOMO for her mammoth $100 million Powerball win.
The NSW woman was the only winner of Thursday night’s jackpot draw , which, according to lottery officials, makes her the equal-biggest lottery winner in Australian history .
The Ballina woman will be celebrating with champagne iStock
“What the f---. I’m still in shock. No, this can’t be happening,” she screamed when told the news, according to quotes released by The Lott.
“No, c'mon. This is bullshit. Bloody hell. Is this my cousin pranking me? My cousin is pranking me.
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