Three Sydneysiders can look forward to an especially merry and bright festive season after sharing last night’s $12 million Powerball jackpot.
 
There were three division one winning entries, all from the Greater Sydney and Blue Mountains, in last night’s Powerball draw 1491 on Thursday 12 December 2024. Each division one winning entry pocketed $4 million.
 
While two of the entries were registered to players from Winmalee and Liverpool, one entry from Chullora was unregistered, meaning this winner may be completely oblivious to their multi-million-dollar prize.

Single mum from Winmalee scores “Christmas miracle” with life-changing $4 million Powerball win 

After a challenging few years, a single mum from Winmalee believes she has been blessed with the ultimate ray of sunshine this festive season – a staggering $4 million prize in last night’s Powerball draw.  

When we contacted the winning woman this morning, the gleeful mum shared she’d had the worst night's sleep following her multi-million-dollar discovery last night. 
 
“I haven’t been able to function since I checked my ticket!” she cheered. 
 
“I had the worst night’s sleep because I was just too excited. 
 
“I even felt a little unwell from the sheer shock. 
 
“I’ve been a single mum working really hard for my family, so this is truly a Christmas miracle.
 
With $4 million set to boost her bank account, the hard-working mum shared that the prize would be life-changing for her family and would be used to invest in the future.
 
“Even though I’m feeling tired today, I just feel so happy knowing we have a bright future ahead of us,” she said.
 
“It will be about saving and investing in the future. It’s going to be life-changing for us.
 
“It’s going to be a special Christmas this year! Thank you so much!”
 
Her winning 16-game QuickPick entry was purchased on The Lott website – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.
 

From counting sheep to counting millions: $4 million Powerball win leaves Liverpool man awake all night
 

A Liverpool man has confessed he barely slept a wink last night, spending the time tossing and turning following his $4 million Powerball discovery. 
 
“Thank you very much!” he laughed.
 
“It’s amazing. I’m in shock.
 
“I’ve been playing for two decades; probably since I turned 18.
 
“I haven’t had much sleep, to be honest. I checked the ticket late last night after the Powerball draw results came out.
 
“My wife is in complete disbelief too. It’s going to be a crazy day!
 
“My priority is to pay off all the bills, and then I’ll look at investments.
 
“I’d love to go on a holiday too and complete some house renovations.
 
“Thank you so much!”
 
His winning Powerhit entry was purchased via The Lott app – the official home of Australia’s lotteries.

Mystery Chullora player yet to come forward and claim $4 million Powerball prize
 

A Chullora player is poised to receive a healthy boost to their bank balance just in time for 2025, but first, they need to check their Powerball ticket and discover their $4 million win. 
 
The winning ticket was purchased at Chullora Marketplace Newsagency and Tobacconist, Shop 15A, Chullora Marketplace, 355 Waterloo Road, Chullora.

We can’t wait to unite this mystery winner with their $4 million prize and have that incredibly special conversation about what their future might hold. 
 
We’re encouraging all Chullora residents and visitors to check their tickets, because you may just discover you’ve won an exhilarating prize set to change the course of your future.
 
If you discover you're the newly minted multi-millionaire we’re searching for, call 131 868 to begin the exciting prize claim process.
 
This is an important reminder to players to register their tickets to an online account or players card with The Lott Members Club so we can always let you know of a win!