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Queensland Scores Big: Two Lotto Legends Split $100 Million Powerball!

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Discover how two lucky winners from Queensland just scored a life-changing jackpot, and what it really means to hit the lotto in Australia!

In an astonishing twist of fortune, a staggering $100 million Powerball jackpot was jointly claimed by a couple from Rockhampton, Queensland, and an anonymous winner from Melbourne. These two entries were the sole jackpot-winning tickets selected, beating odds greater than 3 million to one among a sea of hopeful players. This momentous win has drawn excitement and envy alike as thousands across the nation dream of their own golden ticket.

The buzz around the massive prize was palpable, with a significant surge in ticket sales leading up to the draw. In fact, thousands of tickets were flying off the shelves every minute as punters rushed to try their luck. All eyes were on Thursday night’s draw, a mesmerizing spectacle in the world of Australian lotteries that granted the kind of life-changing windfall that often feels like a fairy tale.

The joy didn’t stop there – a young man from Preston, Melbourne, also stepped forward with news of his own staggering fortune. At just in his 20s, he became the second division one winner of $50 million from the same draw that saw the $100 million jackpot claimed. It’s a fairytale twist for someone who had never bought a ticket before, proving that sometimes, luck finds you when you least expect it.

So, what do you do after snagging a life-altering lottery win? Many consider real estate investments, adventures around the globe, or enhancing their day-to-day lives with dream purchases. Powerball wins not only create new millionaires but also spark dreams across the nation as others imagine their lucky break is just one ticket away.

Interestingly, the latest jackpot represents the largest local lottery prize seen in over three months and boasts the title of the sixth-largest jackpot in Australian lottery history! With this monumental win, the festive season has instantly become much merrier for these lucky winners, turning dreams into reality and prompting everyone to ponder what they would do with an unexpected surge of cash.

As history has shown, winners often say it’s not just about the money but the freedom and opportunities that come with it. In Australia, where the lure of the lottery thrives, this Powerball draw has renewed enthusiasm for chance and luck, reminding us that one moment can change everything. Who knows? The next jackpot could spark another wild winning tale right in your neighbourhood!

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Powerball $100 million lotto jackpot jointly won by Queensland ... (ABC News)

The two entries were the only jackpot-winning tickets drawn among more than 3 million other prize-winning players.

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Monster $100m Powerball up for grabs (NEWS.com.au)

Powerball punters are looking at a $100m jackpot draw on Thursday night.

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Second Powerball winner comes forward to claim life-changing $50 ... (the Lott Australia's Official Lotteries)

A young Preston man in his 20s has come forward as the second division one winner in last night's $100 million Powerball draw, while a Rockhampton couple ...

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$100 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs tonight (9News)

Thousands of tickets are expected to be sold per minute as the draw gets closer this evening.

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Queensland couple, mystery Melburnian split $100 million Powerball (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Santa has granted two Rockhampton grandparents and a mystery Melburnian the ultimate Christmas wish this year in the form of a winning Powerball ticket.

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Young man from Preston, Melbourne revealed as second winner of ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The second winner of the life-changing Powerball division one winning prize of $50 million has been revealed as a young man in his 20s who had never bought ...

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Powerball $100m jackpot: Thursday night's winning numbers ... (Yahoo News Australia)

The mega draw marks the biggest local lottery prize in more than three months and is the sixth-largest jackpot in Australian lottery history. Though the chance ...

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Powerball draw 1489 winners: Grandparents and mystery ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Rockhampton grandparents and mystery Melbourne player split $100 million Powerball jackpot ... The Queensland grandparents have revealed what they'll do with the ...

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