Ballina woman wins $100 million Powerball jackpot
A woman from Ballina is trending after winning the entire $100 million Powerball jackpot. She is now tied for the third-largest lottery win in Australian history [1, 2].
What happened
- Thursday night
The winner correctly guessed all seven numbers and the Powerball number [2].
- Earlier
The winner bought a 12-game QuickPick entry online after seeing signs from a deceased family member [1].
What you need to know
The winner plans to pay off her mortgage [2].
She intends to provide financial help to various family members [2].
The win was a sole division one prize for the draw [2].
The winner's identity has not been publicly disclosed.
Background
The winner initially believed the notification call from The Lott was a prank by her cousin [1, 2].
She attributed the win to a late relative, claiming she saw signs of their presence throughout the day, such as moving cans and bags [1, 2].
Questions people ask
How did the woman enter the lottery?
She purchased a 12-game QuickPick entry through an online platform [1].
Where does this win rank in Australian history?
It is currently the third-biggest lottery win ever recorded in Australia [1, 2].
Where this came from
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