In lotteries, dreams can come true overnight.

This was the case for two lucky Australians who recently won a share of the $200 million Powerball jackpot.

The winners, hailing from New South Wales and Queensland, are now part of an exclusive club of multi-millionaires, thanks to the record-breaking Powerball draw 1466.

The anticipation had been building for a week leading up to the draw, and when the numbers were finally revealed, two lives were changed forever.

However, the identity of one of the winners remains a mystery, as lottery officials are still waiting for them to come forward.

Two lucky Australians have won the $200 million Powerball jackpot. Image source: The Lott.

On the other hand, a couple from Singleton in NSW were shocked to discover their incredible win.

The residents of Hunter River were lying in bed when they realised their lives had taken a dramatic turn.

'I just had a look a moment ago,' the woman said.

'You joke about winning but never expect it to happen to you.'

The enormity of their win is still sinking in.

'It's a lot of money. A lot of money to fathom,' she added.

According to the couple, they will celebrate their win with their loved ones. But beyond that, they have 'no idea' what will come next.

'There's always a lot of hypothetical questions of what I would want to do, but now I'm just lost for words.'

However, the idea of an overseas tour is already on the horizon.

'Maybe an overseas tour. I think I want to see everywhere,' the woman mused.

However, this win is not just a life-changer for them, but also for their children.

'It's going to help our children immensely,' she said.

As for whether they will be heading back to work, the winner joked: 'I mean, honestly, do I really need to?'

Meanwhile, lottery officials are eagerly awaiting the second winner to check their ticket and have urged Queensland players to do so.

'We can't wait to unite this mystery winner with their life-changing prize and have that incredibly special conversation about what their future might hold,' Anna Hobdell, a spokesperson from The Lott, said.

'If you discover you’re the multi-millionaire we’re searching for, call 131 868 to begin the process of claiming your prize.'

In addition to the two Division One winners, there were also 22 Division Two winners, who each took home a prize of $177,000.

The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1446 on Thursday were 12, 33, 23, 35, 1, 26 and 32, and the Powerball number was 10.

In other news, stories from across Australia shared on social media revealed how winning the lottery and suddenly coming into millions can destroy relationships and financial security.

What starts as excitement often dissolves into despair—as temptation, poor financial decisions, and dysfunctional family dynamics take their toll.

One spoke about a family member who won over a million dollars and spent most of it on extravagant purchases in a week, despite getting financial advice after winning the lottery.

The outpouring of stories also brings to mind more infamous stories of post-win misfortunes such as Sherif Girgis, Bazil Thorne, Maria Devrell, and more!

You can read more about their different stories here.

Key Takeaways

• Two Australians, one from New South Wales and one from Queensland, have won the division one prize in the record-breaking $200 million Powerball draw.
• Lottery officials are still waiting for one of the Division One winners to come forward, while a couple from Singleton, NSW, have acknowledged their win.
• The Singleton couple are astonished and still deciding what to do with their winnings, with thoughts of celebrating and possibly travelling overseas.
• The Lott spokesperson urged Queensland players to check their tickets and come forward to claim their prize.
• There were also 22 Division Two winners, each securing $177,000.

Members, what would you do if you won the lottery? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Rambo10]

Make sure my family had no more struggles, give some to cancer research, take a holiday with family, hire people to do some of the hard work we do. And a few other things that need a bit of thought put into them. That’s if it was the $100million,

 

[MariaG]

Haven't thought about it and would most likely have had a stroke before having time to make plans.
My main concern would be for my favourite charities and future of the younger family members.
Other than that, it's just a day dream.

 

[Ezzy]

Need to plan this thoroughly if the occassion arrived.

I don't believe this is paid as a lump sum but over several years as a monthly payment.

I can dream can't l? Perhaps it is time to make a BUCKET LIST?

 

[featherfour]

Yep, got myself a ticket. Bought a syndicate share to increase my chances, because 30 into $200 million still goes a very long way. And yes! I was a winner! The princely sum of $1.75 well, there goes my early retirement plan

 

[Littleboy8]

Need to plan this thoroughly if the occassion arrived.

I don't believe this is paid as a lump sum but over several years as a monthly payment.

I can dream can't l? Perhaps it is time to make a BUCKET LIST?

It is a lump sum if you want it to be but apparently you don’t get the full winnings.

 

[Ezzy]

It is a lump sum if you want it to be but apparently you don’t get the full winnings.

They win, you lose.

Years ago while working up north of W.A. a syndicate my brother was in won a large sum, reinvested this lost almost all of it.

 

[Cyberchook]

Firstly, I would insist on not publishing my name or location. I would not tell anyone, including my family and close friends as their excitement can run into the 'only telling you' situ!
Chaos follows revealing large unexpected wins.
Guided by a professional with integrity, invest the amount into a secure Bank or safe lending body,
( I have no love of Banks either, they are greedy and ruthless for profits as we all know), not necessarily at the highest rate, but the best short-term investment, until I was over the amazement, excitement, and all the emotional situations one would experience with a large lottery win.
When cooled down, take time to decide where and to who to allocate the funds, as many are not wise with windfall $$ and one needs also to consider the family/friend's elation and their current attitudes to spending their own money. It may sound a bit tough with a gift from the lottery win, but I believe in making money work for good purposes and not spent at random. I lack nothing I need, I owe nothing and so far all requirements and some life luck managed without concern ( so far, but never complacent) perhaps due to the 'thought patterns' haha. I also admit to buying some dumb stuff online too!
It is well known those who are not accustomed to wealth and balancing their funds will deplete any large win in a short time.
This has always been my plan should I ever win.. hahha all unlikely as I buy a $2 ticket once in a blue moon now. I forget to check the ticket numbers as well!!