Rockhampton grandparents are ready for a family Christmas to remember, while a Melbourne player may have yet to discover they’re now a multi-millionaire after both shared tonight’s $100 million Powerball jackpot.

There were two division one winning entries nationally in Powerball draw 1489, drawn Thursday 28 November 2024. Each division one winning entry pocketed $50 million.

We surprised the winning Rockhampton couple with the life-changing news immediately after the draw.

“You’re joking?!” the winning grandmother laughed.

“I’m in disbelief. I can’t believe it. This doesn’t happen to us. 

“I expected you to ask if we have solar panels, not to tell us we’ve just won $50 million! 

“We’re multi-millionaires. I can’t believe I'm saying that. It’s going to take a while to wrap my head around it.

“I’ve been playing for a long time now – since the game first started. I had always used the same numbers, but this ticket was just a QuickPick.

“I’m in a total state of shock.

“We’ve been pretty happy in life, but this is the icing on the cake.”

With $50 million about to brighten their bank account just in time for the festive season, the dynamic duo look forward to sharing the multi-million-dollar prize with family.

“It helps the family that’s for sure. ‘Family first’ is what we always say,” she added. 

“We’ll have lots more time together now too. I don’t think they’re going to believe us when we tell them.

“There’s going to be a few more prezzies under the tree on Christmas day.” 

Their 12-game QuickPick winning entry was purchased from Card & Paper Shop, Shop 066, Stockland, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton.

Card & Paper Shop owner Janet Dingley shared she was overjoyed to hear that her outlet had sold a division one winning Powerball ticket worth $50 million. 

“It feels wonderful to know we’ve played a role in completely changing someone’s life!” she said. 

“This is our 10th division one win ever, and it was only two weeks ago that we sold a division one winning entry worth $2 million! It’s unreal to see our outlet on a bit of a winning streak. 

“We’re so grateful for our regular and loyal customers who continue to support us. We hope one of you was rewarded with a life-changing win this time around. 

“We’ll be filling the store from floor to ceiling with balloons, and signage, while also spreading the wonderful news with our community far and wide. 

“Congratulations to our winner! We’re so excited for you and we wish you all the very best.”

 

Mystery City of Darebin player yet to come forward

Also, a player from Melbourne’s City of Darebin is poised to receive a healthy boost to their bank balance just in time for Christmas, but first they need to check their Powerball ticket and discover their $50 million win. 

The Victorian winner held an unregistered ticket, which means we must wait for them to check their ticket and come forward to start the prize claim process.