An Aussie dad has come forward to claim a $20million Powerball prize and revealed what he plans to do with the money.
The Melbourne man held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball, drawn last Thursday. The total Division One prize was $20,809,257.29.
‘I only buy a Powerball ticket from time to time. This has come at a great time for me and my family – it’s a great blessing,’ he said.
‘It’s such a big prize. It means I can pay off the mortgage and help my family.
‘My wife and children have always said we never go on holidays, and I’d love to take them to Europe.’
The man’s winning entry was purchased at The Lucky Charm Craigieburn in Melbourne’s north.
The Lucky Charm owner Nicole Knothe said the $20 million win marked the biggest division one prize sold at her shop.
‘This is such an exciting and life-altering win for one of our lucky customers,’ Ms Knothe said.
An Aussie dad has come forward to claim a $20million Lotto prize (stock image)
‘We would love to send all our happy thoughts to our lucky winner.
‘We hope the win brings them joy, comfort and the ability to change many lives for the better.’
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1494 were 21, 27, 9, 22, 15, 18 and 8, while the Powerball number was 19.
