In a twist that seems straight out of a movie, a Brisbane woman from Aspley has become the talk of the nation after her incredible premonition led her to win a staggering $100 million in the Powerball lottery. This Queensland mum has not only secured her financial future but has also etched her name in the annals of Australian lottery history as the state's biggest-ever lottery winner and the third-biggest winner in the country's history.

The story of her win is as remarkable as the amount itself. Speaking to The Lott officials, the woman recounted how she had a strong hunch at the start of the year that she was destined to win a major lottery prize. Despite her parents' skepticism, she couldn't shake the feeling that fortune was on her side.

However, there was a catch – she wasn't even playing Powerball regularly. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, prompted by an upcoming birthday, that led her to purchase a ticket while out shopping. But the drama didn't end there. In a near-catastrophic turn of events, she almost lost the ticket, having to pull over her car in a panic, thinking she had left it at the shop. After recovering the ticket, she stashed it in her car's glovebox, where it was forgotten until a morning run and news of an unclaimed prize in her area prompted her to check.

A Brisbane woman from Aspley is set to claim a $100 million Powerball prize after nearly losing her winning ticket. Credit: Shutterstock

The disbelief and joy that followed are almost palpable as she describes her reaction to the win. She's now 'scared to breathe,' half-convinced that the life-changing sum isn't real. The shock is understandable, given that she and her family have led a modest life, working hard for everything they have without indulging in a lavish lifestyle.

With the newfound wealth, the woman dreams of travel and family holidays, with destinations like New Zealand and Fiji on the horizon. Yet, even with the excitement of planning how to spend the winnings, she admits to being in a state of bewilderment, still unable to fully articulate the reality of her situation.

The winning ticket was purchased at Nextra Chermside Newsagency, located in Westfield Chermside in Brisbane, a detail that will no doubt make this newsagency a place of pilgrimage for hopeful lottery players.

In the Powerball draw 1475 on Thursday 22 August 2024, the winning numbers were 16, 24, 11, 4, 10, 18, and 23, with the Powerball number being 6. While the Brisbane woman took home the division one prize, there were also over 3 million wins across divisions two to nine, sharing a total of $67,789,677.20, with 10 division two winners each scoring $188,606.60.

This story is a testament to the unpredictable nature of luck and the power of intuition. It's a reminder to all of us that sometimes, the wildest dreams can come true, and it begs the question – could you be the next person to have such a premonition come true? If you've ever had a hunch or a dream about winning big, perhaps it's worth taking a chance. Who knows? The stars might just align for you as they did for this lucky Brisbane woman.

Key Takeaways

• A Brisbane woman from Aspley in Queensland has won the entire $100 million Powerball division one prize, making her the state's biggest-ever lottery winner.
• The winner had a premonition earlier in the year that she was going to win a major lottery prize, and her win was almost jeopardised when she nearly lost the ticket.
• The woman plans to take some time to consider how to spend her winnings and mentions the possibility of travelling, with New Zealand and Fiji being potential destinations.
• The winning Powerball numbers for draw 1475 on Thursday, 22 August 2024, were 16, 24, 11, 4, 10, 18, and 23, with the Powerball number being 6.

We'd love to hear from our readers. Have you ever had a premonition that came true? Or perhaps you've got a lucky ritual for when you buy a lottery ticket? Share your stories with us in the comments below – we're all ears for tales of fortune and serendipity!

 

[Jo Piper3]

Well done lucky lady!

 

[BellaB18]

Good luck to the lady. Its a huge amount of money. Scary in a way. I have had an inner voice that I do listen to. Never anything about winning money. More something like. Pick that up so you don't fall over it. Little things like that. Maybe l have a guardian angel watching over me. I truly wish this lady a wonderful life ahead.
Kind regards to all Vicki

 

[novezar]

As the old addage goes, " You have to be in it to win it." I was in the draw & never won a cracker. How many others were in the same boat ?

Another way to look it at is, if you have a ticket you've got "Buckley's" chance, but, if you havn't a ticket, you've got bugger all, or "Jack Shit" chance of winning.

For most of us, that's how the cookie crumbles.

 

[BellaB18]

As the old addage goes, " You have to be in it to win it." I was in the draw & never won a cracker. How many others were in the same boat ?

Another way to look it at is, if you have a ticket you've got "Buckley's" chance, but, if you havn't a ticket, you've got bugger all, or "Jack Shit" chance of winning.

For most of us, that's how the cookie crumbles.

Love it. Kind regards Vicki

 

["Flash"]

Rita, a lovely woman of Italian descent in Port Pirie S.A, dreamt one night that all the 3's in line on a Keno ticket would line up next day. So she filled out a ticket mid afternoon and sure enough, up they came and she won over $32k! Remarkably she could have done that ticket at anytime during the day but did it just at the right time!

 

[BellaB18]

Rita, a lovely woman of Italian descent in Port Pirie S.A, dreamt one night that all the 3's in line on a Keno ticket would line up next day. So she filled out a ticket mid afternoon and sure enough, up they came and she won over $32k! Remarkably she could have done that ticket at anytime during the day but did it just at the right time!

Go Rita bless her.
Kind regards Vicki