Imagine waking up on Christmas Day only to find out that you've just become an instant millionaire! That's the incredible reality for one fortunate individual in Australia, who won a staggering $20 million during the Powerball draw held on December 25.
This mystery winner, hailing from South Australia, stands out as the sole division one victor in Powerball draw number 1545. However, there’s a twist—this lucky ticket holder may not even be aware of their life-altering win yet!
The ticket in question was not registered to any player card or linked to an online account, which means lottery officials have no way to notify this newly minted millionaire about their fortune.
According to The Lott, the winning ticket was purchased at the Colonnades Lotto Kiosk located at Noarlunga Centre on Beach Road in the southern part of Adelaide. This remarkable prize ties with the largest lottery win recorded in South Australia for the year 2025.
Lottery officials are now on a mission, urging anyone who bought a Powerball ticket from that kiosk to check their tickets immediately.
Matt Hart, a spokesperson for The Lott, expressed, "Our elusive winner is likely unaware that they became a multi-millionaire on Christmas Day. We strongly encourage anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket from the Colonnades Lotto Kiosk to verify their tickets today!"
He added, "Just think about how thrilling it would be to discover you’ve won such a colossal prize on Christmas Day! Your plans for the upcoming New Year could change dramatically! Make sure to check your tickets, and if you find you're holding the winning one, reach out to The Lott at 131 868 to initiate the prize claim process."
For those curious, the winning numbers for Powerball draw 1545 on December 25, 2025, were 7, 23, 29, 20, 11, 16, and 17, with the crucial Powerball number being 17.
