May 16th 2024.
Tonight, the highly-anticipated drawing for Australia's third-highest Powerball jackpot will take place. It's estimated that half of the country's adults will purchase tickets, hoping to win the jaw-dropping $100 million prize. In the days leading up to the closing of the draw at 7:30 pm AEST, the excitement has been building, with thousands of entries pouring in every minute.
This massive jackpot has been steadily growing over the past few weeks, reaching the impressive $100 million mark after five consecutive draws without a division one winner. The last time such a large sum was up for grabs was back in January of 2024. If someone manages to snag the entire prize, they will become the second-largest lottery winner in Australia's history.
According to The Lott spokesperson, Anna Hobdell, the current record holder for the largest lottery win in Australia is a nurse from inner Sydney who won over $107 million in 2019. Interestingly, when she first checked her ticket, she thought she had only won $107,000. Imagine her surprise when she realized her true winnings were 1,000 times more! In the past year alone, three individuals have each taken home $100 million jackpots. This includes a dad from Bankstown who won in June of last year, a woman from Hawthorne, and a couple from Singleton who shared a $200 million jackpot in February.
As the anticipation continues to build, it's important to remember that gambling can be addictive and can have serious negative impacts on individuals and their families. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, there is help available. You can reach out to the National Gambling Helpline at 1800 858 858 for free, confidential, and professional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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